fortnight

Meanings

• Noun

  A period of fifteen days.

  - "The fortnightly pay is received every fifteen days."
  - "She took a two-week vacation, which is equal to a fortnight."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fortnight
knight , light , height , bite , fight

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Variants

List of all variants of fortnight that leads to same result
fortnight , fortnights

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'fortnight before Easter'. From Old French 'fort' (strong) and 'nuit' (night).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fortnight' is not commonly used in American English.

2. In Australia, the term 'fortnight' is used to refer to a period of two weeks, but it is also used to mean a single pay period, which is typically less than two weeks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Two weeks: Synonym for fortnight, representing a period of fifteen days.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'fortnight' is often used to denote a period of time. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', the play is set during a twelve-day carnival, which is referred to as a 'fortnight'. In music, the term 'fortnight' has been used in song titles and lyrics.

How to Memorize "fortnight"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calendar with fifteen days highlighted to represent a fortnight.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fortnight' with the number fifteen and the period of two weeks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Fifteen days for a fortnight's fight' to help remember the meaning.

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