During

Quick meaning: During is a preposition meaning For all of a given time interval; throughout; in; pending.

Meaning

For all of a given time interval; throughout; in; pending.

More Meanings

1. At any time or period within a given time interval.
2. present participle and gerund of dure

Example Sentences

I lived with my parents during the 1970s.

I lived with my parents at several points during the 1980s.

Many of the best examples were produced during the Restoration.

This shop, which was among the few able to stay open during the war, is closed during the whole of August.

Word Forms

• dureing

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include courts, durant, courses, cours, throughout, being.

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