great week: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Medium-HighInformal, conversational, occasional use in business/social media.
Quick answer
What does “great week” mean?
An exceptional or particularly good seven-day period.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
An exceptional or particularly good seven-day period.
A timeframe (not necessarily exactly seven days) characterized by significant success, productivity, positive events, or enjoyment. Often used as a hopeful farewell or greeting.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in core meaning. Americans may use it slightly more frequently and effusively in phatic expressions. 'Brilliant week' or 'lovely week' are more likely British alternatives in some contexts.
Connotations
Equally positive in both, but American usage can feel more routine in parting wishes (e.g., retail, emails).
Frequency
Slightly more frequent in American English, but common in both.
Grammar
How to Use “great week” in a Sentence
[Subject] had a great week.[Imperative] Have a great week![It] was a great week for [Noun Phrase].Wishing [Indirect Object] a great week.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “great week” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- It was a great-week feeling.
American English
- He's in a great-week mood.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in internal communications, Friday emails, or team updates to denote a period of high achievement or sales. 'The team had a great week, exceeding all targets.'
Academic
Rare in formal writing. May appear in informal departmental newsletters or student life contexts.
Everyday
Very common in casual conversation, social media posts, and as a parting wish from Sunday to Thursday.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “great week”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “great week”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “great week”
- Using 'great week' in formal written reports (too informal).
- Incorrect stress: stressing 'week' more than 'great' in the farewell phrase. The primary stress is on 'great'.
- Overusing the phrase, making it sound insincere.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a two-word noun phrase, not a compound word. It should be written as separate words.
Most commonly said from late Friday through Thursday, as a forward-looking wish. It's less common on a Monday morning looking back.
Yes, with appropriate tone and context. For example, after a disastrous period, someone might say 'Well, that was a great week...' to mean the opposite.
More formal alternatives include 'I wish you a productive week ahead,' 'Best wishes for the coming week,' or simply 'Best regards,' without directly mentioning the week.
An exceptional or particularly good seven-day period.
Great week: in British English it is pronounced /ɡreɪt wiːk/, and in American English it is pronounced /ɡreɪt wik/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “A week to remember”
- “A red-letter week (less common)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a calendar where the word 'GREAT' is written boldly across all seven days, replacing Monday through Sunday.
Conceptual Metaphor
TIME IS A CONTAINER (for positive experiences/emotions). QUALITY IS SIZE/LARGENESS ('great').
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'Have a great week!' LEAST appropriate?