Synonyms for

Fortnight

Verb / ˈfɔ:ˌrtnaɪt / Another word for fortnight — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a period of two weeks

Synonyms & similar words

twoweeks biweekly 14-night fortnightly bifortnightly 14-day 14-nighter 14-nightly bifortnight

Synonyms by register

Formal

two weeks fourteen days

Informal

two weeks a couple of weeks

Literary

half-month

Antonyms

day week month year moment instant

Common collocations

  • a fortnight ago
  • in a fortnight
  • for a fortnight
  • every fortnight
  • next fortnight
  • this fortnight
  • the fortnight before

Word family

noun fortnight

Usage note

Fortnight is a somewhat dated term, primarily used in British English. It refers to a period of two weeks. Avoid using it in very formal or contemporary American English contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I will be on vacation for a fortnight.
  2. A fortnight is the same as two weeks.
  3. She will return from her trip in a fortnight.
  4. I have a project due in a fortnight.
  5. He will be away from home for a fortnight.

Quotes

  • I'll be back in a fortnight.
  • We'll be gone for a fortnight.
  • A fortnight is a long time to be away.

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