during (/ˈdjʊərɪŋ/)
preposition · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/
Meaning
Meaning: throughout a period
At some point in, or all through, a period of time.
Examples
🗣 She slept during the film.
Etymology
From Middle English ‘during’, the present participle of ‘duren’ (to last).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with named periods and events, not with lengths of time.
Tags: preposition, time