Week: meaning, definitions and examples
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week
[ wiːk ]
measurement of time
A period of seven days, typically starting on Sunday and ending on Saturday.
Synonyms
seven days
Examples of usage
- I have a busy week ahead of me.
- Let's meet next week.
work/school
A period of time during which certain activities are completed or a specific task is accomplished.
Synonyms
school week, workweek
Examples of usage
- She has a four-day week at her job.
- This is the last week of classes.
informal
A period of seven days considered as a unit of time, especially with reference to work, school, or social activities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I can't wait for the weekend to begin after a long week.
- It's been a tough week at the office.
Translations
Translations of the word "week" in other languages:
🇵🇹 semana
🇮🇳 सप्ताह
🇩🇪 Woche
🇮🇩 minggu
🇺🇦 тиждень
🇵🇱 tydzień
🇯🇵 週
🇫🇷 semaine
🇪🇸 semana
🇹🇷 hafta
🇰🇷 주
🇸🇦 أسبوع
🇨🇿 týden
🇸🇰 týždeň
🇨🇳 周
🇸🇮 teden
🇮🇸 vika
🇰🇿 апта
🇬🇪 კვირა
🇦🇿 həftə
🇲🇽 semana
Word origin
The word 'week' has its origins in Old English 'wice' or 'wicu', meaning a period of seven days. It has been used to denote a unit of time for centuries, with roots in ancient cultures that divided time into periods of seven days. The modern concept of a week as a cycle of seven days has been widely adopted globally.