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every week

fixed phr..
A1 Beginner Oxford

fixed phr.. Something that happens once in each seven-day period, on a regular schedule.

fixed phr.. An adverbial phrase of time indicating that an action or event occurs once per week on a recurring basis.


SIMPLE

We have a team meeting every week.

CONTEXTUAL

She goes to the farmers' market every week to buy fresh vegetables.

COMPLEX

The committee is required to publish its findings every week, ensuring a constant stream of public updates on its progress.

Usage

This phrase acts as an adverb and usually appears at the end of a sentence.

Teaching tip

Contrast 'every week' (weekly) with 'every other week' (bi-weekly) and 'twice a week' to clarify frequency concepts.

Pitfall

I visit my grandmother on every week.I visit my grandmother every week.This phrase does not need a preposition like 'on' or 'in' before it.

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