during
[ doo r-ing, dyoo r- ]
/ ˈdʊər ɪŋ, ˈdyʊər- /
preposition
throughout the duration, continuance, or existence of: He lived in Florida during the winter.
at some time or point in the course of: They departed during the night.
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Definition for during (2 of 2)
dure
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[ doo r, dyoo r ]
/ dʊər, dyʊər /
verb (used with or without object), dured, dur·ing. Archaic.
Origin of dure
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British Dictionary definitions for during
during
/ (ˈdjʊərɪŋ) /
preposition
concurrently with (some other activity)
kindly don't sleep during my lectures!
within the limit of (a period of time)
during the day
Word Origin for during
C14: from
duren to last, ultimately from Latin
dūrāre to last