during — throughout the course or continuance of (a period of time)
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: throughout the course or continuance of (a period of time)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My phone rang during the movie, and everyone glared at me like I was a villain.
- During the exam, I forgot everything except my own name.
- She worked part-time during college to pay for her tuition.
during
PREPOSITION[/ˈdʊrɪŋ/]
throughout the course or continuance of (a period of time)
During the thunderstorm, the cat hid under the bed all night.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
During derives from Middle English 'duringe', combining the verb 'dure' (to last or endure) with the present participle suffix '-ing'. Originally meaning 'while lasting' or 'throughout the continuance of', the word evolved to indicate a period of time within which something occurs.
Breakdown
dure (to last, endure, from Latin durare) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating an ongoing state or time period).
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📝Examples
“My phone rang during the movie, and everyone glared at me like I was a villain.”
“During the exam, I forgot everything except my own name.”
“She worked part-time during college to pay for her tuition.”
“During the blackout, we played board games by candlelight.”
“During my diet, pizza became my forbidden love.”
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