I won't be available this week vs I won't be available for this week

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I won't be available this week' is a common English phrase that sounds very natural. 'I won't be available for this week' is also correct but it has a bit more formality and may seem to emphasize how long the unavailability will last.

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I won't be available this week

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a simple and common way to inform someone that you will not be available during the current week.

Examples:

I won't be available this week as I have a lot of deadlines to meet.
Sorry, I won't be available this week for the meeting.

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Last updated: October 26, 2024

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Alternatives:

I won't be available next week
I won't be available for the next few days
I won't be available until Friday
I won't be available for the rest of the week
I won't be available for a while

I won't be available for this week

This phrase is correct but may sound slightly more formal or emphasize the duration of unavailability.

This phrase can be used to emphasize the specific duration of unavailability for the current week.