week
Translation
week
Examples
There are seven days in a week.
There are seven days in a week.
I'll see you next week.
I'll see you next week.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a period of seven days There are seven days in a week.
next/last week referring to the week after/before now I'll see you next week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seven days
Etymology
From Old English 'wice', possibly related to 'wīcan' (to yield), referring to a recurring cycle.
Memory Tips
It's a homophone of 'weak'. Remember that a tough week can make you feel weak.