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preposition dur·ing \ˈdu̇r-iŋ also ˈdyu̇r-\

: throughout the entire time of (an event, period, occurrence, etc.)

: at some time in the course of (something)

Full Definition of DURING

1

:  throughout the duration of <swims every day during the summer>

2

:  at a point in the course of <was offered a job during a visit to the capital>

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Examples of DURING

1. She swims every day during the summer.
2. We got along well during the trip.
3. He worked in the field during most of the day.
4. During the interview, they asked about my previous jobs.
5. The fire alarm went off during the ceremony.

Origin 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

Related to DURING

Synonyms

amid (or amidst), by, over, pending, through, throughout

Rhymes with DURING

mooring, touring, Turing