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"weekdays" or "weekday"?

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weekdays

The term 'weekdays' is correct and commonly used to refer to the days of the week from Monday to Friday collectively.

Use 'weekdays' when referring to the days of the week from Monday to Friday. It is a plural noun that encompasses these specific days.

Examples:

  • I work on weekdays.
  • The museum is closed on weekdays.
  • We have classes on weekdays.
  • Weekdays are usually busy for me.
  • She goes to the gym on weekdays.

Alternatives:

  • Monday to Friday
  • workdays
  • business days
  • Monday through Friday
  • the workweek

weekday

The term 'weekday' is correct and commonly used to refer to any individual day of the week except for the weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

Use 'weekday' when referring to any single day of the week that is not part of the weekend. It is a singular noun.

Examples:

  • Tuesday is a weekday.
  • I have a meeting on a weekday.
  • She likes to relax on a weekday.
  • A weekday morning is usually busy.
  • We go grocery shopping on a weekday.

Alternatives:

  • workday
  • business day
  • weekday (specific day)
  • non-weekend day
  • weekday (individual day)
Both 'weekdays' and 'weekday' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Weekdays' refers to the days of the week from Monday to Friday collectively, while 'weekday' refers to any individual day of the week except for the weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

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