During: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to indicate a period of time in which something happens. It is commonly used to point out a specific event happening within a certain timeframe.

• She met her best friend during the summer camp
• He fell asleep during the movie

This word is used to indicate something happening continuously over the entirety of a period or space. It emphasizes that something is happening at all points within the timeframe or area.

• The concert was exciting throughout the entire evening
• There was a strange noise throughout the house

Often used to describe a journey in both a literal and figurative sense. It indicates moving within a space or experiencing something from beginning to end.

• He walked through the dark alley
• She went through a lot of hardships

A more formal phrase used to denote that something takes place within a particular structured period or series of events.

• Important discoveries were made in the course of the research
• In the course of her studies, she traveled to several countries

Used to indicate a specific period or event in which something happens. More formal and often used in writing.

• She slept during the whole flight.
• We will discuss the project during the meeting.

Used to talk about two actions happening at the same time. Common in both casual and formal contexts.

• She reads while she eats.
• I was studying while he was watching TV.

Used to describe a specific point in time when an action occurs. Common in everyday speech and writing.

• Call me when you arrive.
• She was happy when she heard the news.