during

Meanings

• adverb, adjective, noun

  occurring or existing during a particular period or event

  - "The concert took place during the summer."
  - "He lived through the war years."
  - "During the meeting, important decisions were made."

• preposition

  throughout or over the entire duration of

  - "The movie was long, almost three hours during."
  - "The project was completed during the weekend."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with during
during , enduring , alluring , boring , pall bearing , sparing , repairing

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. during (English) : adverb, preposition, noun
   

2. during (Spanish) : present participle of 'durar'
   

3. during (French) : present participle of 'durer'
   

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Variants

List of all variants of during that leads to same result
during

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Forms

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during's, duringly, duringing

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Etymology

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Old English dura, duru 'through, across, throughout'; see dur(e) 'endure'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'during' is derived from Old English 'dura', meaning 'through, across, throughout'.

2. The word 'during' can be used as an adverb, preposition, or noun.

3. The term 'during' is often used to describe the context in which an event occurs or the passage of time.

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Related Concepts

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1. time: The concept of time, which 'during' relates to.

2. duration: The length of time that something lasts or continues.

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Culture

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In literature, 'during' is often used to describe the passage of time or the context in which an event occurs. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the narrator describes the setting as 'during the summer following Nick's graduation'. In music, 'during' is used in songs to express emotions and experiences related to a particular period or event.

How to Memorize "during"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock ticking, representing the passage of time 'during' an event or period.
   - Visualize a timeline with events marked 'during' different periods.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'during' with the idea of time passing or events occurring.
   - Think of the word 'duration' when you see or hear 'during'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'During Time' to remember the meaning of 'during' as a preposition.

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