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Definitions

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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It’s now heading into the sixth week, with no signs of an imminent end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Both had a free week before their next Premier League fixture and, while both did ultimately get over the line, it's clear their priorities were elsewhere.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The company, which celebrated its 50th birthday this week, was started by two Steves in a San Franciscan garage.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Zelensky was also due to meet Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of most Christian Orthodox churches, a week before the Orthodox Easter, celebrated in Ukraine and Russia on April 12.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The lack of sleep catching up with me, the fear and tumult over the last week.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.