Sundays
Sundays (adv) means On Sundays, as a regular habit. Example: “Sundays we always go for a long walk.”
How to use Sundays
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEvery Sunday, as a routine.
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_____ we always go for a long walk.
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What does “Sundays” mean?
The word “Sundays” means on Sundays, as a regular habit. In plain terms, every Sunday, as a routine.
How do you use “Sundays” in a sentence?
Here is “Sundays” used in a sentence: “Sundays we always go for a long walk.”
What part of speech is “Sundays”?
“Sundays” is an adverb.
Is “Sundays” a common word?
“Sundays” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "Sundays" and "on Sundays"?
"Sundays" used adverbially (as in "She sleeps in Sundays") already carries the meaning "on Sundays," so the preposition can be dropped. Both describe a habitual action repeated each week on that day, but "Sundays" alone is the more compact, informal form.
Is "Sundays" as an adverb correct grammar?
Yes, this is a recognized pattern in English where a plural day name functions as an adverb of habitual time, similar to "weekends" or "nights." It is common in everyday speech rather than formal writing.
Is using "Sundays" this way formal or informal?
It is informal and conversational. Formal writing would typically use the fuller phrase "on Sundays" instead.