weekends
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /ˈwiːkˌɛndz/
KK: /ˈwiːkˌɛndz/
adverb
Definition
A period of time that includes Saturday and Sunday, typically when people do not work or go to school.
Example
I like to relax and spend time with my family on weekends.
Conversation
What do you usually do on weekends?
I like to relax and catch up on my favorite shows.
That sounds nice! I often go hiking on weekends.
Hiking is great! It’s a perfect way to enjoy nature.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
weekly
regularly
habitually
Antonyms
rarely
seldom
infrequently
noun
Definition
The days at the end of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when most people do not work and can relax or have fun.
Example
I love spending my weekends hiking and exploring new places.
Conversation
What are your plans for the weekends?
I think I might go hiking if the weather is nice.
That sounds fun! I usually relax at home on weekends.
verb
Definition
Not a valid English word.
Example
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Tense Forms
Past: Not available
Past Participle: Not available
Conversation
What do you usually do on weekends?
I like to relax and catch up on my favorite shows.
That sounds nice! I often go hiking on weekends.
Root Explanation
Weekends → The word is formed from "week" (from Old English *wice*, meaning a period of seven days) and "end" (from Old English *endian*, meaning to come to a close). The term "weekends" refers to the days at the end of the week, typically Saturday and Sunday, when many people have time off from work.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'week' as a period of seven days coming to an 'end' — that's why weekends are the days at the end of the week.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.