Basic Details
Word: Weekend
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The period from Friday evening to Sunday evening when many people have time off from work or school.
Synonyms: Rest days, days off
Antonyms: Workweek, weekdays
Idioms and Phrases
- Weekend warrior: A person who engages in sports or outdoor activities only on weekends, rather than during the week. Example: "He's a weekend warrior who loves to go hiking when he has time off."
- Take the weekend off: To not work or engage in responsibilities over the weekend. Example: "After a busy week, I decided to take the weekend off to relax."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We planned a family picnic for the weekend to enjoy the nice weather.
Example 2: On the weekend, I like to spend time with my friends watching movies.
Example 3: A long weekend is the perfect chance to go away for a mini-vacation.
Fun Fact
Did you know the concept of the weekend as a break from work originated in the early 20th century? Initially, only some workers had Saturdays off, but it eventually became a standard practice for many.
Famous Quote
"It's not that we spend five days looking forward to just two. It's that most people do what they enjoy most on those two days. Those are the days we live for." James A. Murphy
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "weekend" mean?
a) A day of the week
b) A period of time when many people are off work
c) A type of holiday
d) A specific month
Answer: b) A period of time when many people are off work
2. Which of these is a synonym of "weekend"?
a) Rest days
b) School days
c) Work hours
d) Lunch break
Answer: a) Rest days
3. Which sentence uses "weekend" correctly?
a) I go to school on the weekend.
b) We usually have a big family dinner during the weekend.
c) She works on the weekend only.
d) All of the above.
Answer: b) We usually have a big family dinner during the weekend.
4. Which idiom means to play sports on weekends?
a) Take the weekend off
b) Weekend warrior
c) Weekday hustle
d) Day off
Answer: b) Weekend warrior
5. What is the opposite of "weekend"?
a) Free time
b) Workweek
c) Holiday
d) Playtime
Answer: b) Workweek
