Simple meaning
What does During mean?
During means at a time inside a period.
Dictionary definition
During means at some time within a period of time.
Example sentences
During in a sentence
easy
I used during to connect two ideas in my sentence.
medium
In the reading passage, during showed how one idea related to the next.
hard
Using during in my paragraph helped signal contrast, cause, or sequence for the reader.
Synonyms
Words like During
throughoutRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
in the course ofRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
amidRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
During word family
Base word
during
preposition
during
Base form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does during do in a sentence?
DURING means during means at a time inside a period.
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