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Friday

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).