Word: During

Pronunciation

/dərˈɪŋ/

Definitions

• Preposition: At the same time as (an event or period); throughout the duration of something. For example: “During the summer, we often go on vacation.”

Example Sentences

• Preposition: “I read several books during my staycation.”
• “They renovated the house during their absence.”
• “She practiced her singing every day during her lunch break.”

Phrases

• “During the course of”: Over the duration or while something happens; as something progresses. Example: “During the course of the project, we encountered several challenges.”
• “During that time”: Referring to a specific period in the past or future. Example: “During that time, he honed his skills in photography.”

Synonyms

• While
• Throughout
• In the course of
• Throughout the duration of
• Amid
• Throughout the time of
• In the midst of
• Concomitantly with
• Concurrently with