week

/wiːk/

Definitions

1. noun

A period of seven consecutive days, typically beginning on a Sunday or Monday.

“The company will be closed for the next week.”

2. verb

To make or become weaker, especially in physical strength or mental resilience.

“The team’s performance began to week as the season progressed.”

3. adverb

Very weak or feeble.

“The plant had begun to week in the shade.”

Synonyms

  • fortnight
  • seven-day period

Antonyms

  • bi-weekly
  • fortnightly