during
dur·ing
preposition \ˈdu̇r-iŋ also ˈdyu̇r-\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>
Examples of DURING
- 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 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
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