week
Translation
week
Examples
There are seven days in a week.
There are seven days in a week.
I will see you next week.
I will see you next week.
She works 40 hours a week.
She works 40 hours a week.
Grammar Patterns
a week a period of seven days I'll be on vacation for a week.
next/last week the week after/before this one See you next week.
a week/per week each week He earns $500 a week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seven days
Etymology
From Old English 'wice', meaning 'a turn' or 'succession'.
Memory Tips
A week is made up of 'weekdays' and the 'weekend'. This connection makes it easy to remember.