Synonyms for

Week

Verb / wi:k / Another word for week — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A period of seven days.

Synonyms & similar words

hebdomad calendarweek workweek workweek weeklong se'night hebdomad septenary cycle period interval time stretch duration term spell round turn shift

Synonyms by register

Literary

fortnight

Antonyms

day hour moment instant period

Common collocations

  • last week
  • next week
  • this week
  • a week ago
  • every week
  • end of the week
  • middle of the week
  • work week

Word family

noun week
adjective weekly

Usage note

While 'week' is a standard unit of time, it's generally informal. For formal contexts, consider specifying the number of days or using more precise temporal terms.

Example sentences

  1. I have school five days a week.
  2. There are 52 weeks in a year.
  3. I can't wait for the weekend to come.
  4. I have a dentist appointment next week.
  5. The project is due in two weeks.

Quotes

  • Success is a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don't quit when you're tired. You quit when the gorilla is tired. - Robert Strauss
  • I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three. - Elayne Boosler
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs

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