weekly — happening or appearing every week
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happening or appearing every week
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwiːkli/
Example Sentences
- My mom calls me weekly to make sure I'm eating vegetables.
- The weekly team meeting always runs over time because everyone loves to chat.
- I have a weekly appointment with my dentist.
weekly
ADJECTIVE[/ˈwiːkli/]
happening or appearing every week
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'wice', meaning 'week' or 'a period of seven days', combined with the suffix '-ly'. The Old English root is related to Proto-Germanic 'wikōn', ultimately connected to the concept of a turning or succession of days.
Breakdown
week (Old English 'wice', a seven-day period) + -ly (suffix forming adjectives/adverbs meaning 'occurring every' or 'characteristic of'). Together: 'occurring every week' or 'happening each week'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom calls me weekly to make sure I'm eating vegetables.”
“The weekly team meeting always runs over time because everyone loves to chat.”
“I have a weekly appointment with my dentist.”
“The company releases weekly sales reports every Friday.”
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