week, weak

week - /wiːk/

weak - /wiːk/

• She was feeling weak by the end of the week, after working so hard.
• He was too weak to carry his bag after a long week of traveling.
• The weak signal faded as the week went on, making it hard to communicate.
• By the end of the week, his weak excuses were no longer convincing.
• She tried to lift the heavy box, but her weak arms couldn't handle it after a tiring week.
• During the week, he felt weak from lack of sleep, but he recovered by the weekend.
• The weak performance of the team last week led to some important changes.
• After a week of illness, he was finally starting to feel less weak.
• The weak link in the team was evident throughout the week of training.
• He promised to get stronger, but he was still weak after his week-long illness.

Pronunciation Differences:

    • Week: /wiːk/ – The "ee" sound is a long vowel sound, similar to the one in "see" or "meet".

    • Weak: /wiːk/ – The pronunciation is identical to "week," but the meaning is different. It refers to lacking strength or energy.

Key Points:

    • Week refers to a period of seven days (Monday through Sunday).

    • Weak describes someone or something that lacks strength, power, or energy.

Even though the pronunciation is the same, context is key in distinguishing the two words.