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week

[week] / wik /
NOUN
time
Synonyms
STRONGEST
age date day era future generation hour life moment month occasion pace past point present season second space stage term turn while year
STRONG
allotment bit bout chronology clock continuance duration epoch eternity extent go infinity instance instant interval juncture lastingness lifetime shift span spell stint stretch tempo tide tour
WEAK
life span many a moon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
future past
STRONG
ending

Example Sentences

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The selloff eased off early this week, and some analysts think investors have taken advantage of cheap entry points after an overreaction to Mythos.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Maradona left the hospital about a week later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Mary Williams, the bookstore’s co-owner and general manager, told The Times this week that the team at Skylight was blown away by the response online.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Earlier this week, the European Commission said there was "no evidence of fuel shortages" in the European Union, but acknowledged there could be supply issues "in the near future".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“The funeral was a week ago, so I hope so. There’s something I need to give him. Besides, I’m sure the office needs my attention. All that paperwork isn’t going to take care of itself.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam