during
playSimple Definition of during
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: throughout the entire time of (an event, period, occurrence, etc.)
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: at some time in the course of (something)
Examples of during in a sentence
She swims every day during the summer.
We got along well during the trip.
He worked in the field during most of the day.
During the interview, they asked about my previous jobs.
The fire alarm went off during the ceremony.
Origin and Etymology of during
Middle English, from present participle of duren to last, from Anglo-French durer, from Latin durare to harden, endure, last, from durus hard; perhaps akin to Sanskrit dāru wood — more at tree
First Known Use: 14th century
DURING Defined for Kids
during
playDefinition of during for Students
1 : throughout the course of <I swim every day during the summer.>
2 : at some point in the course of <You may call me during the day.>
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