weeks
Translation
weeks
Examples
The project will take two weeks.
The project will take two weeks.
I haven't seen him in weeks.
I haven't seen him in weeks.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) weeks a specific duration The project will take two weeks.
in weeks for a long, unspecified period of weeks I haven't seen him in weeks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Antonyms: (none)
Etymology
From Old English 'wice', related to 'change' or 'succession'. 'Weeks' is the plural form of 'week'.
Memory Tips
This is the plural of 'week', a period of seven days. Imagine counting the rows on a calendar.