Definition

A time span of two weeks or 14 days.

Example

We will meet again in a fortnight to discuss the project.

Conversation

Have you heard about the trip we're planning in a fortnight?

Yeah, I can't wait! It's going to be so much fun.

I hope the weather is nice during that fortnight.

Me too! I want to enjoy every moment we have there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fortnight is derived from the Old English "feowertyne niht" (meaning fourteen nights). The term combines "feower" (meaning four) and "tīene" (meaning ten), indicating a period of two weeks or fourteen nights.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fourteen nights' to remember that a fortnight is a period of two weeks.

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