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mid of this week
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"mid of this week" is not correct or usable in written English.
To use it correctly, you can say "midweek this week". For example, "I'm planning to do it midweek this week."
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Usage summary
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Ludwig's wrap-up
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
60 human-written examples
The latest versions of GreenGene and NCBI databases available at the time of running of this analysis, i.e., the mid of 2014, were used in this study.
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The consultation closed mid of September 2013.
Based on KIT's continuous improvement of local human resources capacities during the initial 3 years of operation (mid of 2011 to mid of 2014), the supply capacity can be further increased.
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The full operating system will be available after Build in 2015, or, put another way, mid of next year.
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Most studies, since the mid of 1990s to 2014, have found positive effects of IT on productivity (Cardona et al. 2013).
Since the mid of 2000s there has been increasing interest in the topic [4, 17, 21 31, 33 40].
Besides a few crude outliers, mainly during 2006 to 2008, the plot shows a systematic behaviour in the time-series between mid of October 2013 and February 2014.
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It's a legend in the making – and available from mid of May 2010 for €799 including the M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm 14-42mm.6.
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From the mid of 1920s, conflict over the strategy for independence from the Japanese colonialism became intensified between the nationalists and communists.
26 patients after major abdominal surgery requiring Mechanical ventilation (11 women and 15 men with an average age of 52.4 ± 9.2) were randomly selected, from mid of 2014 to 2015.
The concept of 2-normed space was initially introduced by Gähler [42] in the mid of 1960s, while that of n-normed spaces can be found in Misiak [43].
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "midweek" or "middle of the week" for clarity and grammatical correctness. This ensures your writing is easily understood and avoids potential confusion.
Common error
Avoid using "mid of this week" as it sounds unnatural and is not standard English. Stick to more common and accepted alternatives to maintain a professional and polished tone.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "mid of this week" attempts to specify a timeframe within the current week. However, it's grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI indicates that it's not standard English.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while "mid of this week" might be understandable, it's grammatically incorrect and not recommended for formal writing. Ludwig AI suggests using "midweek" or "middle of the week" instead, as these are more standard and clear. To maintain professionalism and avoid awkward phrasing, stick to the suggested alternatives.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
Midweek
A more concise and grammatically correct alternative.
Middle of the week
A more grammatically correct and common way to express the same idea.
The middle part of this week
A more descriptive and verbose way to express the same idea.
The central days of this week
Highlights that the 'mid' refers to multiple days and not just one.
This Wednesday
A more direct and specific reference to the upcoming Wednesday.
Wednesday
Specifies the exact day in the middle of the week.
Around Wednesday
Indicates a time frame close to Wednesday.
The heart of this week
A more metaphorical way to refer to the middle of the week.
During the week
A broader term that encompasses the entire week, not just the middle.
In the course of this week
Similar to "during the week", but perhaps slightly more formal.
FAQs
What's a better way to say "mid of this week"?
Instead of "mid of this week", use the grammatically correct and more common phrase "middle of the week" or the concise term "midweek".
Is "mid of this week" grammatically correct?
No, "mid of this week" is not grammatically correct in standard English. It's better to use phrases like "middle of the week" or "midweek".
When should I use "midweek" instead of "middle of the week"?
"Midweek" is suitable for informal contexts where brevity is valued. "Middle of the week" is appropriate for more formal or descriptive situations.
What does "midweek" actually mean?
"Midweek" refers to the middle of the week, typically Wednesday, but it can also encompass the days around it (Tuesday and Thursday).
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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
60%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested