What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
biweekly
Example
The team has biweekly meetings to discuss project updates. [biweekly: adjective]
Example
She receives her paycheck biweekly. [biweekly: adverb]
fortnightly
Example
They have a fortnightly book club meeting. [fortnightly: adjective]
Example
The magazine is published fortnightly. [fortnightly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Biweekly is more commonly used in American English, while fortnightly is more commonly used in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between biweekly and fortnightly?
Biweekly is generally considered more formal than fortnightly, although both words can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
