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- [sem-ee-week-lee, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm iˈwik li, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sem-ee-week-lee, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm iˈwik li, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
Definitions of semiweekly word
- adjective semiweekly occurring, done, appearing, or published twice a week: semiweekly visits. 1
- noun plural semiweekly a semiweekly publication. 1
- adverb semiweekly twice a week: He traveled semiweekly to Detroit. 1
- adjective semiweekly occurring twice a week 0
- noun semiweekly a publication that is issued twice a week 0
- adjective semiweekly done, happening, published, etc. twice a week 0
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Origin of semiweekly
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1785-95; semi- + weekly
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Parts of speech for Semiweekly
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semiweekly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
semiweekly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for semiweekly
noun semiweekly
- bi-monthly — occurring every two months.
- bi-weekly — occurring every two weeks.
- bimonthly — A bimonthly event or publication happens or appears every two months.
- broadside — A broadside is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution.
- dailies — of, done, occurring, or issued each day or each weekday: daily attendance; a daily newspaper.
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