First Known Use: 14th century
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during
preposition dur·ing \ˈdu̇r-iŋ also ˈdyu̇r-\
: throughout the entire time of (an event, period, occurrence, etc.)
: at some time in the course of (something)
Full Definition of DURING
1
: throughout the duration of <swims every day during the summer>
2
: at a point in the course of <was offered a job during a visit to the capital>
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Origin of DURING
Middle English, from present participle of duren to last, from Anglo-French durer, from Latin durare to harden, endure, last, from durus hard; perhaps akin to Sanskrit dāru wood — more at tree
DURING Defined for Kids
during
preposition dur·ing \ˌdu̇r-iŋ, ˌdyu̇r-\
Definition of DURING for Kids
1
: throughout the course of <I swim every day during the summer.>
2
: at some point in the course of <You may call me during the day.>
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