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"at the weekend" vs "at the weekends"

Both 'at the weekend' and 'at the weekends' are correct, but they are used in different regions. 'At the weekend' is more commonly used in British English, while 'at the weekends' is more common in American English. The choice between the two depends on the regional variant of English being used.

Last Updated: March 31, 2024

at the weekend

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English.

This phrase is commonly used in British English to refer to a specific weekend. It is not typically used in American English.

Examples:

  • I'm going to the beach at the weekend.
  • What are you doing at the weekend?

Alternatives:

  • on the weekend
  • during the weekend
  • over the weekend
  • this weekend
  • next weekend

at the weekends

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English.

This phrase is commonly used in American English to refer to weekends in general. It is not typically used in British English.

Examples:

  • I like to relax at the weekends.
  • We usually go hiking at the weekends.

Alternatives:

  • on the weekends
  • during the weekends
  • over the weekends
  • this weekend
  • next weekend

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