fortnight

[fawrt-nahyt, -nit] / ˈfɔrtˌnaɪt, -nɪt /

NOUN

fourteen nights and days; two weeks

Synonyms

STRONGEST

half-month two weeks

Antonyms

WEAK

eternity

Example Sentences

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Two further detainees awaiting trial in Palestine Action-related cases began refusing food in the last fortnight.

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A daughter of South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has been sworn into parliament, less than a fortnight after her half-sister was forced to step down.

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That's something to work on for the quick rematch in a fortnight.

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For example, talks on the details of deals on food checks and carbon tariffs began between officials in the past fortnight.

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The US envoys went to Moscow after similar talks with delegates from Kyiv in the last fortnight.

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