Cool MateFriday
UK /["/ˈfraɪdeɪ//ˈfraɪdi/"]/US /["/ˈfraɪdeɪ//ˈfraɪdi/"]/
Definition
the day of the week after Thursday and before Saturday
In simple words: The fifth day of the week, after Thursday and before Saturday.
Examples
- I love going out on Friday nights.
- Friday is always my favorite day of the week.
- We have a big meeting scheduled for Friday.
- On Friday, I usually finish work early.
- Friday marks the start of the weekend for many people.
Usage notes
Used in everyday conversation to refer to the last working day of the week for many people. It is also often associated with the weekend and leisure activities. It is inappropriate in formal writing to mention days casually.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'Fri' as in 'Freedom' – Friday leads to the weekend.
Collocations
- Friday night
- Black Friday
- Friday the 13th
- Good Friday
Synonyms
- end of the week
- weekend eve
- Fifth day
Antonyms
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
Common mistakes
- Mistaking it for a plural form ('Fridays' when referring to multiple occurrences).
- Confusing the day with 'weekday' or 'weekend'.
- Incorrectly using a different time frame (e.g., calling it 'Friday' on Thursday).