English · Daily Life
during
/ˈdjʊərɪŋ/
[/ˈdjʊərɪŋ/]
throughout a period
Beginnerpreposition
Definition
At some point in, or all through, a period of time.
Example
She slept during the film.
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.