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fortnight

[fawrt-nahyt, -nit] / ˈfɔrtˌnaɪt, -nɪt /
NOUN
fourteen nights and days; two weeks
Synonyms
STRONGEST
half-month two weeks
Antonyms


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A fortnight ago, the hospital in Mongbwalu got a laboratory and can now return results within a day.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Less than a fortnight later, on 6 June, they accused the US of denying visas to "integral" members of the national team's backroom staff, with 15 administrative officials denied entry.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The head of Peru's election authority told AFP that the results of Sunday's presidential election may not be known for a fortnight, dashing hopes of a quick resolution to the ultra-tight race.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A total of 989 people arrived in the UK in 14 boats between Friday and Monday, after almost a fortnight without any crossings.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“My aunt has invited us all for a fortnight to her villa in Seatown!”

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo



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