What does WEEKS mean?

Weeks

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A period of seven days, usually starting on Monday and ending on Sunday.

Pronunciation (US): /wiːks/

Pronunciation (UK): /wiːks/

Origin and Usage: The word "weeks" is derived from the Old English word wice, meaning "a turn, a revolution of time." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a period of seven days. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and in various contexts, such as business, education, and sports.

Synonyms: Seven-day period, seven-day stretch, weeklong period.

Related Words: Days, hours, months, years.

Example Sentences:

• She has been on vacation for two weeks.
• The project will take several weeks to complete.
• He works six days a week.
• The team has been practicing for weeks.
• She is due to give birth in a few weeks.