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Weekdays
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "Weekdays" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to the days of the week from Monday to Friday, typically excluding weekends. Example: "The office is open from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Encyclopedias
Alternative expressions(20)
weekdays
Monday to Friday
From Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday inclusive
Monday through Friday
Each weekday
every weekday
on Monday to Friday
Wednesday through Friday
on monday to friday
from Monday through Friday
during the week
on Wednesday to friday
Available Monday through Friday
weekends
every business day
from monday to friday inclusive
monday through friday
every day
On weekdays
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
60 human-written examples
Hospital admissions at weekends are different – they rarely come from outpatient clinics, which are held on weekdays: most are emergency admissions and tend to be more serious.
News & Media
Supermarkets Carrefour Cité Europe (9am-10pm weekdays, 9am-8pm Sundays) The mother of all supermarkets is in the Cité Europe shopping mall near the Eurotunnel, which also contains scores of shops from Go Sport to Toys R Us.
News & Media
Tesco Vin Plus Cité Europe (open 8.30am-10pm weekdand and 9pm on Sunday) Also in the Cité Europe is Tesco's Vin Plus, with bottles and cases well ordered along its aisles and one of the biggest tasting areas of the Calais wine shops, with 60 bottles open at any one time.
News & Media
On the other hand, given an older audience skew, it could thrive on weekdays and especially matinees, so the battle is far from over.
News & Media
But it is not entirely clear that outcomes are worse for such patients than for comparably ill patients admitted on weekdays.
News & Media
The case for shifting some senior hospital medical staff hours from weekdays to weekends is also problematic, and the evidence that Cameron cited to justify it is disputed.
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The idea was to deliver fair pay for non-medical staff based on the principle of "equal pay for work of equal value", provide better links between pay and career progression, and harmonise terms and conditions of service such as annual leave, hours and sick pay, and work done in unsocial hours (in most cases, weekends, 8pm to 6am on weekdays, and bank holidays).
News & Media
The alarm clock module is generally excellent — you can, for example, set up a pattern of alarms like 7 30 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday, 7 45 the other weekdays.
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Perardel (8.30am-745pm weekdays, 9am-7.45pm Sundays) If you're put off by the crowds at Eastenders, go the other side of Majestic to Perardel, surely one of the most civilised of the wine warehouses.
News & Media
Alternatively, please call 0330 333 6865 (national call rates apply) weekdays between 9.30am and 5.30pm.
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Edited by Nick Fraser since the dying years of the last century, "Snoreyville" tends to be relegated to late-night slots, and – as its films are at least 90 minutes and can be much longer – often finishes after midnight, on weekdays.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When writing about schedules or availability, specify "Weekdays" followed by the time frame (e.g., "Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM") for clarity.
Common error
Avoid using "Weekdays" interchangeably with "Weekends". "Weekdays" refer to Monday through Friday, while "Weekends" refer to Saturday and Sunday. Make sure you use the correct term for clear communication.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "Weekdays" functions primarily as a noun, often used to specify the period between Monday and Friday. Ludwig AI confirms its common usage for defining schedules, availability, or distinguishing activities from weekends. As per Ludwig AI, "Weekdays give us hope, tempering Work with reviving play, promising A future life within this one."
Frequent in
News & Media
61%
Encyclopedias
8%
Science
8%
Less common in
Formal & Business
5%
Wiki
0%
Social Media
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "Weekdays" is a common and grammatically correct noun phrase used to refer to the days from Monday to Friday. As per Ludwig AI, it can be used as a noun or adverb, though its primary function is to delineate time and differentiate between the working week and the weekend. It sees its most frequent usage in News & Media, Encyclopedias and Science. When using "Weekdays", ensure clarity and accuracy by distinguishing it from "Weekends". Alternatives include "business days" or specifying "Monday to Friday" for precision.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
Business days
Focuses on the functional aspect of these days being for business operations.
Working days
Emphasizes the activity of working during these days.
Five-day workweek
Highlights the structure of a work week consisting of five days.
Monday to Friday
Specifies the exact days included in "Weekdays".
Regular workdays
Emphasizes the routine nature of these days.
Week time
A more concise way to refer to the time during the week.
Normal weekdays
Highlights the typical or standard nature of weekdays.
School days
Refers to the days when school is in session, typically weekdays.
Weekday hours
Focuses on the specific time frame during weekdays.
Workweek
A general term for the period in which work is typically performed.
FAQs
How to use "Weekdays" in a sentence?
You can use "Weekdays" to describe activities or schedules that occur from Monday to Friday, such as, "The office is open on "weekdays" from 9 AM to 5 PM."
What can I say instead of "Weekdays"?
Alternatives include "business days", "working days", or specifying the days from "Monday to Friday".
Which is correct, "Weekdays" or "During the week"?
"Weekdays" is more specific, referring to Monday through Friday, while "During the week" can sometimes include weekends, depending on the context. Use "Weekdays" for precision.
What's the difference between "Weekdays" and "Workdays"?
"Weekdays" refers to the calendar days from Monday to Friday. "Workdays" emphasizes the days when work is performed and might exclude public holidays even if they fall on "weekdays".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
88%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested