for a fortnight

Frequency: 7.512.5 per million words

Indicates the duration of an action or state, lasting two weeks.

fortnightPREPOSITION + fortnight

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Examples (10)

  • We rented a cottage for a fortnight on the coast.
  • He plans to disconnect from social media for a fortnight to focus on writing.
  • The museum will be closed for a fortnight during renovations.
  • She stayed with her grandparents for a fortnight over the summer.
  • I’ve been on antibiotics for a fortnight, and I’m finally feeling better.
  • They toured Scotland for a fortnight, visiting castles and lochs.
  • Due to maintenance, the pool will remain shut for a fortnight.
  • He went off-grid for a fortnight and returned refreshed.
  • We agreed to trial the new schedule for a fortnight before deciding.
  • The city festival runs for a fortnight, with events every evening.