Sundays
Americanadverb
Usage
What does Sundays mean? The word Sundays can be used as an adverb meaning every Sunday or on Sundays, as in I work Sundays or The office is closed Saturdays and Sundays. Sundays is of course also the plural of Sunday, the name of the day between Saturday and Monday.When it’s used as an adverb, Sundays describes when something happens or when an action is taken.The singular form Sunday can also be used as an adverb, as in We’re closed Sunday or Do you work Sunday?Sundays (ending with an s) usually implies that the action or event is a regular occurrence, such as one that happens according to a schedule. For example, saying, “I work Sundays” means that you work every Sunday. In contrast, saying, “I work on Sunday” or “I work Sunday” typically means that you are scheduled to work on the upcoming Sunday.Example: The shop is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Example Sentences
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Sundays on Adult Swim and streams the next day on HBO Max.
From Salon
Henry Thorpe‑Spinks has been playing on Sundays for the past 13 years, often along with his dad.
From BBC
But today is Tuesday and church is only open on Sundays.
From Literature
Following objections, permits were restored for Saturdays but then excluded Fridays and Sundays.
From Barron's
The sports executive says Sundays are meant for activities that help you reflect on your life, and recharge for the coming week.
From Los Angeles Times
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