Definitions for during
ˈdʊər ɪŋ, ˈdyʊər-dur·ing

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. during(Preposition)

   For all of a given time interval.

2. during(Preposition)

   At any time or period within a given time interval.

Origin: Alteration of Dühring or Düring

Webster Dictionary(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. During

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

Origin: [Orig., p. pr. of dure.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. During

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

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

How to pronounce during?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Director David Knox:

   We will progress this during 2015.

2. Bob Jacobs:

   Walk around a lot during the flight.

3. Volodymyr Knyr:

   During any Odyssey follow the theodicy.

4. Rasheen Aldridge:

   He knew what was going on during his watch.

5. Melissa Majumdar:

   During exercise, flat or still water is best.

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