biweekly
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //baɪˈwiːkli//
KK: /baɪˈwiːkli/
adjective
Definition
Taking place every two weeks or occurring twice a week.
Example
The team meets biweekly to discuss project updates.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new biweekly book club starting next month?
Yeah, I think it sounds like a fun way to read more books!
I'm excited because I love discussing stories with others, especially biweekly.
Same here! It will keep us motivated to read regularly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fortnightly
semiweekly
twice
Antonyms
monthly
weekly
daily
adverb
Definition
Occurring every two weeks or twice a week.
Example
The team meets biweekly to discuss project updates.
Conversation
Hey, do you want to meet up biweekly for coffee?
That sounds great! I’d love to catch up more often.
Perfect! We can choose a day that works for both of us.
noun
Definition
A publication that is released every two weeks.
Example
I enjoy reading the biweekly magazine that arrives in my mailbox.
Conversation
Have you seen the latest issue of the biweekly magazine?
Not yet! What's it about this time?
It covers some interesting new trends in technology.
Root Explanation
Biweekly → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "weekly" (from Old English "wēce", meaning week). The word "biweekly" means occurring every two weeks.
Memory Tip
Think of 'two' ('bi-') weeks — that's why biweekly means something that happens every two weeks.
Visually Confused Words
weekly
triweekly
midweekly