Definitions for During
ˈdʊər ɪŋ, ˈdyʊər-dur·ing

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. duringpreposition

   For all of a given time interval.

2. duringpreposition

   At any time or period within a given time interval.

3. Etymology: Alteration of Dühring or Düring

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Duringprep.

   This word is rather a participle from dure; For the time of the continuance of; while any thing lasts.

   If during his childhood he be constantly and rigorously kept from drinking cold liquor whilst he is hot, forbearance grows into a habit. John Locke.

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1. during

   During means throughout the course or duration of a particular period of time or event. It refers to the time throughout which something occurs, happens, or takes place.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. During

   in the time of; as long as the action or existence of; as, during life; during the space of a year

2. Etymology: [Orig., p. pr. of dure.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. During

   dū′ring, prep. for the time a thing lasts: in the course of. [Orig. pr.p. of obs. dure, to last.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. during

   A period of time.

   During the flight everyone was calm and peaceful, it was such a lovely feeling.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 19, 2020  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DURING

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, During is ranked #58876 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The During surname appeared 344 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname During.
   
   54.3% or 187 total occurrences were White.
   40.1% or 138 total occurrences were Black.
   2.3% or 8 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   2.3% or 8 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'During' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #173

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'During' in Written Corpus Frequency: #570

Anagrams for During »

1. ungird

How to pronounce During?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say During in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of During in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of During in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of During in a Sentence

1. Nancy Pelosi:

   This rash decision isolates America, not Iran. Our allies will hold up their end of the agreement, but our government will lose its international credibility and the power of our voice at the table, the President’s decision to abdicate American leadership during a critical moment in our effort to advance a denuclearization agreement with North Korea is particularly senseless, disturbing and dangerous.

2. Ibanca Anand:

   It has the potential to start many arguments and conversations, which, in my opinion, is an integral component of a liberal arts education, during orientation welcome week activities, students will discuss the book in small groups and as a larger community.

3. David Lazzeri:

   This may explain why he left numerous paintings incomplete, including the Mona Lisa, during the last five years of his career as a painter while he continued teaching and drawing.

4. The Academy:

   For over a century, movies have played an important role in comforting, inspiring, and entertaining us during the darkest of times. They certainly have this year. Our hope, in extending the eligibility period and our Awards date, is to provide the flexibility filmmakers need to finish and release their films without being penalized for something beyond anyone's control.

5. Sylvia Hatchell:

   I've had the privilege of coaching more than 200 young women during my 44 years in basketball. My goal has always been to help them become the very best people they can be, on the basketball court and in life, i love each and every one of the players I've coached and would do anything to encourage and support them. They are like family to me. I love them all.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/During
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=During
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/During
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=During
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html