Weekly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb adjective noun /ˈwē-klē/ week·ly

Meaning & Definition of Weekly

Weekly (adverb)

  1. every week, once a week, by the week

Weekly (adjective)

  1. occurring, appearing, or done weekly
  2. reckoned by the week

Weekly (noun)

  1. a weekly newspaper or periodical

Weekly (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an publication that is issued once every week

    "enjoyed the fishing reports in the outdoor club's weekly"

    similar: annual, bimonthly, biweekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, yearbook, book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal, mag, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, periodical, rag, review, serial, zine, digest, little magazine, fanzine, pictorial, slick, broadside, edition, extra, sheet, supplement, tab, tabloid, newsletter, newsmagazine, newsweekly

Weekly (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in daily, monthly

    similar: bimonthly, biweekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, annual, yearly, frequent, habitual, intermittent, perennial, periodic, recurrent, regular, repeated, routine, serial, usual

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Weekly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Weekly:

annual, bimonthly, biweekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, yearbook, book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal, mag, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, periodical, rag, review, serial, zine, digest, little magazine, fanzine, pictorial, slick, broadside, edition, extra, sheet, supplement, tab, tabloid, newsletter, newsmagazine, newsweekly

Word Forms of Weekly

Inflections: weeklies

Origin & Etymology of Weekly

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Weekly

Frequently Asked Questions about Weekly

What does "Weekly" mean?

"Weekly" means every week, once a week, by the week. As an an adverb, an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: every week, once a week, by the week. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Weekly"?

Other words for "Weekly" include annual, bimonthly, biweekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, semimonthly and semiweekly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Weekly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Weekly"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Weekly". Common alternatives include annual, bimonthly, biweekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly and yearbook.

How do you use "Weekly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Weekly" in a sentence: "enjoyed the fishing reports in the outdoor club's weekly".

Is "Weekly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Weekly" can be used as an adverb, an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Weekly" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Weekly" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Weekly"?

"Weekly" is pronounced /ˈwē-klē/ and divided into syllables as week·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Weekly"?

First known use: 15th century.