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Meaning of during
The primary meaning of "during" is a preposition indicating a period of time when something happens or is done.
Etymology of during
The word "during" comes from the Old French word "durer," which means "to last"
This Old French word is derived from the Latin word "durare," which also means "to last"
The word "during" has been used in English since the 15th century to indicate a period of time
Synonyms
amidst
at the time of
before
between
concurrently
currently
in the course of
in the process of
meanwhile
mid
pending
simultaneously
throughout
till
until
whilst
while
within
at
before
inside
interior
internal
intervening
midmost
middle
midst
ongoing
over
pending
prevailing
presently
running
spanning
throughout
under
underway
upon
when
with
Definitions
- Used to indicate the time at which something happens or is done
- * Used to indicate the period of time for which something continues or lasts
- * Used to indicate the time when something is happening or being done
Usage Examples
- The concert will take place during the summer
- * She worked as a teacher during the war
- * The company experienced financial difficulties during the recession