weeks
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
An inflected form of week · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,029 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 17,855 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.008% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- any period of seven consecutive days also: hebdomad it rained for a week
- hours or days of work in a calendar week also: workweek they worked a 40-hour week
- a period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday also: calendar week
weeks in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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For a few weeks, indeed, he was faithful to his pledge.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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But until within a few weeks ago she herself had had no idea of the kind.
Christian's Mistake · Dinah Maria Mulock Craik · Chapter 1
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I had known Smith for years, and there were times when Smith was out of his head for weeks.
The Red Record Tabulated Statistics · Ida B. Wells-Barnett · Chapter 1
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Her offspring came unwelcomed, and before its nativity numbered weeks, it passed from earth, ascending to a purer and better life.
Our Nig · Harriet E. Wilson · Chapter 1
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The old King and his daughter waited anxiously for many weeks for the Prince’s return, but no news of him arrived.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1