Week vs Weak: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
While "week" means a period of seven days, "weak" means lacking strength or power.
Memory Tip: week = seven days, weak = lacking strength
week has long /iː/, weak has short /ɪ/
week /wik/
nounA week is seven days.
Example:
She goes to school five days a week.
Common patterns:
one week
every week
weak /wik/
adjectiveLacking physical strength or energy.
Example:
The table is weak and breaks easily.
Common patterns:
weak in strength
weak in health
Common Mistakes
I go to the gym three times a weak.
I go to the gym three times a week.
A 'week' refers to a period of seven days, which is the intended meaning here.
After the flu, I felt week and tired.
After the flu, I felt weak and tired.
The word 'weak' is used to describe a lack of strength, which fits the context of feeling tired.
Quick Practice
0/2 correct1. She goes to school five days a ____.
2. The table is ____ and breaks easily.
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