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A period of seven days, or the ordinary days devoted to work or school within such a period.
Practice using week in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • I save long walks for the weekend, not the week.
  • She is busy all week at school.
  • I work during the week.
  • There are seven days in a week.
  • The office is open through the week.

Similar words

seven-day period
workweek

Meanings

Seven-day period

noun
calendar
neutral
A period of seven successive days, often counted from Sunday or Monday.

Examples

  • I will call you next week.
  • There are seven days in a week.
  • She visits her aunt once a week.
  • The trip lasted two weeks.
  • We saw snow this week.

Similar words

seven-day period

Work or school days

noun
routine
neutral
The part of a week when people usually work or attend school, commonly Monday to Friday.

Examples

  • I work during the week.
  • We can meet after the week ends.
  • She is busy all week at school.
  • The office is open through the week.
  • I save long walks for the weekend, not the week.

Similar words

workweek

Etymology

From Old English wucu, a recurring period of seven days; related Germanic words may go back to an idea of turning or succession.

FAQ

How long is a week?

Seven days.

Does every week start on Monday?

No. Calendars may start weeks on Sunday or Monday.

What does “during the week” often mean?

On work or school days rather than at the weekend.

What is the plural of week?

Weeks.

How is week different from weak?

They sound the same, but weak means lacking strength.

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