Weeks Meaning in English
word · lemma: week
/ˈwiks/
weeks
/wˈiːks/
weeks
Definition
Plural of 'week', meaning more than one period of seven days, usually starting on Sunday or Monday.
Usage & Nuances
'Weeks' is always plural and used to talk about duration, schedules, or frequency. Typical phrases: 'two weeks ago', 'in a few weeks', 'for several weeks'. Don't confuse with 'weekends' (Saturday and Sunday). Common with prepositions: 'in', 'for', 'over'.
Spanish: semanasPortuguese (BR): semanasPortuguese (PT): semanasChinese (Simplified): 周（复数）Chinese (Traditional): 週（複數）Hindi: सप्ताहोंArabic: أسابيعBengali: সপ্তাহগুলো - সপ্তাহগুলিRussian: неделиJapanese: 週Vietnamese: tuầnKorean: 주Turkish: haftalarUrdu: ہفتےIndonesian: minggu
Example Sentences
I will travel in two weeks.
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There are 52 weeks in a year.
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She has been sick for three weeks.
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It feels like these weeks are just flying by.
natural
We've been waiting for the package for weeks.
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Some weeks are just harder than others.
natural