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wednesday
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "wednesday" is correct and usable in written English, but it should be capitalized as "Wednesday." You can use it when referring to the day of the week, typically in scheduling or discussing events.
Example: "Let's meet for lunch on Wednesday to discuss the project."
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All correspondence should reach us by Wednesday morning.
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The EU executive in Brussels said on Wednesday that moves to reinstate the death penalty could incur curbs on Hungary's EU rights and entitlements.
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The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night were 05, 25, 30, 58, 59 and Powerball 32.
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Speaking after the ballot on Wednesday night, a composed Gillard said she was proud of her achievements in what "has not been an easy environment to work in" because of the minority parliament, the internal Labor divisions and the Coalition's fierce anti-carbon tax campaign.
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It has been created by Thorntons to mark the company's 100th birthday and, after months of top-secret cooking, the 5,792.5kg (12,770lb) treat was unveiled to staff and visitors at the confectioner's headquarters in Alfreton, Derbyshire, on Wednesday.
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A Washington Post article published on Wednesday revealed vague details of a police document that quoted a prisoner who had been placed in the same police van as Gray – though in a separate compartment – as saying Gray had been "trying to injure himself".
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Details of the payment emerged in a report by the public spending watchdog published on Wednesday, which revealed that senior managers at the BBC were paid nearly £2m more than they were contractually obliged to over a three-year period.
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Osama bin Laden's son-in-law, the voice of fiery al-Qaida propaganda videotapes after the September 11 attacks, was convicted Wednesday of conspiring to kill Americans for his role as the terror group's spokesman.
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Seven top Fifa officials were arrested in dawn raids at the Baur au Lac hotel on Wednesday and seven more were charged in the US over racketeering, money laundering and tax evasion.
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Even her few words of Gaelic at the start of her speech at the state dinner on Wednesday evening – "A Úachtárain agus a chairde" ("president and friends", immaculately pronounced) – were an unexpected gesture.
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Of all the senators who attempted Wednesday to rally support for the doomed Manchin-Toomey background check amendment, Connecticut's Democratic freshman representative, Chris Murphy, probably faced the greatest temptation to borrow the moral authority of the Newtown families.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always capitalize "Wednesday" as it is a proper noun. Use it to specify a particular day of the week in schedules, plans, or narratives.
Common error
Avoid writing "wednesday" in lowercase. It's a proper noun and requires capitalization to maintain grammatical correctness.
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Linguistic Context
As a noun, "Wednesday" functions as a temporal specifier, designating a particular day of the week. It commonly serves as an adverbial modifier, indicating when an event takes place, as demonstrated in the examples provided by Ludwig.
Frequent in
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60%
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15%
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10%
Less common in
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5%
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5%
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5%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "Wednesday" is a grammatically correct and frequently used term, designating the day of the week between Tuesday and Thursday. As Ludwig AI confirms, it should always be capitalized. It functions primarily as a noun and adverbial modifier, mainly in news and media contexts and is considered neutral in register. Remember to capitalize "Wednesday" and use it to accurately specify dates and times in your writing and speech.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
On Wednesdays
Specifically indicates occurrences that happen regularly on Wednesdays, emphasizing a recurring schedule.
Wednesday evening
Refers to the evening part of Wednesday, focusing on a specific time of day.
Wednesday morning
Refers to the morning part of Wednesday, focusing on a specific time of day.
Wednesday afternoon
Refers to the afternoon part of Wednesday, focusing on a specific time of day.
Next Wednesday
Specifies the upcoming Wednesday, adding a sense of immediacy or planning.
This Wednesday
Indicates the current Wednesday, emphasizing the present week.
Last Wednesday
Refers to the Wednesday of the previous week, indicating a past event.
The Wednesday before
Indicates the Wednesday immediately preceding a mentioned date or event.
Midweek
A general term for the middle of the week, encompassing Wednesday but also potentially Tuesday and Thursday.
Hump day
An informal term for Wednesday, emphasizing it as the middle of the work week.
FAQs
How to use "Wednesday" in a sentence?
"Wednesday" is used to specify a particular day of the week. For example, "The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon" or "I will see you next Wednesday".
What can I say instead of "Wednesday"?
Depending on the context, you can use phrases like "midweek", "hump day" (informal), or specify "the middle of the week".
Which is correct, "Wednesday" or "wednesdays"?
"Wednesday" refers to a specific day. "Wednesdays" refers to the day in a recurring manner (e.g., "I go to the gym on Wednesdays").
What's the difference between "This Wednesday" and "Next Wednesday"?
"This Wednesday" refers to the upcoming Wednesday in the current week. "Next Wednesday" refers to the Wednesday of the following week.
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
94%
Authority and reliability
4.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested