during
Translation
during, throughout
Examples
Please remain seated during the performance.
Please remain seated during the performance.
He fell asleep during the meeting.
He fell asleep during the meeting.
I visited my grandparents during the summer.
I visited my grandparents during the summer.
Grammar Patterns
((during)) + noun phrase throughout the course or duration of (an event or period of time) He fell asleep during the meeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: throughout, in; Compare with: while (conjunction), for (length of time)
Etymology
From Old French 'durant' (lasting), from Latin 'durare'.
Memory Tips
Use 'during' with a noun for a period of time, like 'the meeting' or 'the summer'.