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Friday: meaning, definitions and examples

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friday

 

[ หˆfraษชหŒdeษช ]

Noun
Oxford 3000 Days of the week
Context #1 | Noun

day of the week

Friday is the day of the week between Thursday and Saturday. It is considered the last day of the workweek in most Western countries and is often associated with relaxation and preparation for the weekend.

Synonyms

TGIF, end of the week

Examples of usage

  • It's finally Friday, time to unwind and relax.
  • On Fridays, many people go out with friends or family.
  • Friday night is a popular time for social gatherings.
  • Thank God it's Friday!
  • Friday is the start of the weekend for many people.
Context #2 | Noun

religion

In Christianity, Friday is considered a day of penance and fasting, especially during Lent. It is also known as Good Friday, the day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Synonyms

penitential day, sacred day

Examples of usage

  • Christians often abstain from meat on Fridays.
  • Good Friday is a solemn day of remembrance in the Christian calendar.
  • Many churches hold special services on Fridays during Lent.
  • Friday prayers are an important part of Islamic tradition.
  • The significance of Friday varies across different religions.

Translations

Translations of the word "friday" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sexta-feira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเค•เฅเคฐเคตเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Freitag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Jumat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟ'ัั‚ะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piฤ…tek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡‘ๆ›œๆ—ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vendredi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viernes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cuma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธˆ์š”์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฌู…ุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกtek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ piatok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜ŸๆœŸไบ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ petek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรถstudagur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒกแƒ™แƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cรผmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viernes

Etymology

The name 'Friday' originates from Old English 'Frฤซgedรฆg', meaning the day of Frigg, the Norse goddess of marriage. In many cultures, Friday has been associated with good luck or bad luck superstitions. In Christian tradition, Friday has significance due to its connection with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The idea of Friday being a day of celebration and relaxation before the weekend is a modern concept.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,824, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.