A1preposition 1K

During

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdjʊərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdʊrɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of During

all through a period of time

In simple words: At the time when something happens

During in a sentence

• during the 1990s
• There are extra flights to Colorado during the winter.
• Please remain seated during the performance.
• He was taken to the hospital during the night.
• I only saw her once during my stay in Rome.

How to use During

Use 'during' to refer to a specific time period in which an event occurs. It's appropriate for both spoken and written English, but avoid using it with verbs directly (e.g., don't say 'during eat').

Grammar pattern

during + noun (phrase)

Memory hint

Think of 'during' as 'doing' something in the time of an event.

Related words

Collocations with During

• during the day
• during the meeting
• during the event
• during summer
• during the game

Synonyms for During

• throughout
• in the course of
• at the time of

Opposites of During

• after
• before

Common mistakes with During

• Confusing 'during' with 'while'
• Using 'during' with verbs instead of nouns
• Incorrectly placing 'during' at the end of a sentence

Frequently asked questions about During

What does During mean?

At the time when something happens

What is the definition of During?

all through a period of time

How do you use During in a sentence?

during the 1990s

Can you give another example of During?

There are extra flights to Colorado during the winter.

What are synonyms for During?

Common alternatives include throughout, in the course of, at the time of.

What is the opposite of During?

Opposite meanings include after, before.

What words go with During?

It commonly pairs with during the day, during the meeting, during the event, during summer, during the game.

What are common mistakes when using During?

Confusing 'during' with 'while' Using 'during' with verbs instead of nouns Incorrectly placing 'during' at the end of a sentence

How do you pronounce During?

US: /["/ˈdʊrɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdjʊərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use During?

Use 'during' to refer to a specific time period in which an event occurs. It's appropriate for both spoken and written English, but avoid using it with verbs directly (e.g., don't say 'during eat').

What CEFR level is During?

"During" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.