Looking for the meaning of the word DURING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DURING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: During
Speech Type: Preposition
Etymology:
late Middle English: present participle of the obsolete verb dure ‘last, endure, extend’, via Old French from Latin durare ‘to last’ (see duration)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdjʊərɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
throughout the course or duration of (a period of time)
Short Definition:throughout course or duration of
Examples:- the restaurant is open during the day
- the period during which he grew to adulthood
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