Per week: meaning, definitions and examples

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per week

 

[ pər wiːk ]

Adverb / Noun
Context #1 | Adverb

time

once every seven days

Synonyms

every week, weekly.

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Word Description / Examples
per week

Used to describe an average or regular occurrence within a week, often in formal or technical contexts.

  • The gym membership costs $20 per week.
  • You need to drink at least 7 glasses of water per week to stay healthy.
weekly

Emphasizes something that occurs once a week and is often used in schedules, routines, or reports.

  • The magazine is published weekly.
  • I have a weekly appointment with my therapist.
every week

Highlights the regularity of an event happening once during each week, often in everyday spoken or written contexts.

  • I visit my grandmother every week.
  • We have a meeting with the team every week.

Examples of usage

  • I go to the gym twice per week.
  • The magazine is published once per week.
  • We have team meetings three times per week.
Context #2 | Noun

work

the amount of work or time that is usually done in one week

Synonyms

weekly hours, workload.

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Word Description / Examples
per week

This phrase is commonly used to specify a measure or occurrence that reoccurs every week. It is straightforward and neutral.

  • The gym is open seven days per week.
  • She attends dance classes twice per week.
workload

Refers to the amount of work assigned or expected to be done, typically over a period like a week. It often has a slightly burdensome or negative connotation.

  • The student is struggling with a heavy workload this semester.
  • Her workload increased after the team downsized.
weekly hours

Used to describe the total number of hours someone works or an activity occurs within a week. Mostly used in professional or educational settings.

  • His weekly hours vary depending on the project.
  • The job requires a minimum of 40 weekly hours.

Examples of usage

  • He has a workload of 40 hours per week.
  • She completed the project in less than a week.
  • The company expects high productivity levels each week.

Translations

Translations of the word "per week" in other languages:

🇵🇹 por semana

🇮🇳 प्रति सप्ताह

🇩🇪 pro Woche

🇮🇩 per minggu

🇺🇦 на тиждень

🇵🇱 na tydzień

🇯🇵 週に

🇫🇷 par semaine

🇪🇸 por semana

🇹🇷 haftada

🇰🇷 주당

🇸🇦 في الأسبوع

🇨🇿 týdně

🇸🇰 týždenne

🇨🇳 每周

🇸🇮 na teden

🇮🇸 í viku

🇰🇿 апта сайын

🇬🇪 კვირაში

🇦🇿 həftədə

🇲🇽 por semana

Etymology

The word 'week' originated from the Old English word 'wice', meaning 'a turning, a change'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to a period of seven days. The addition of 'per week' as a phrase to indicate frequency or rate of occurrence became popular in the English language in the 19th century.