CEFR A2 · Prepositions

during

/ˈdjʊrɪŋ/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

During is a preposition used to show that something happens within a particular period of time or at some point in that period.

Synonyms

throughout while in the course of

Antonyms

None available

Translations

during in your language

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عربي

يشير إلى أن شيئًا ما يحدث خلال فترة زمنية معينة.

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اردو

یہ بتاتا ہے کہ کوئی چیز کسی خاص وقت کے دوران ہوتی ہے۔

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हिंदी

यह बताता है कि कोई चीज़ किसी विशेष समय अवधि के दौरान होती है।

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中文

表示某事在某个时间段内发生。

Easy Explanation

It tells you when something happens. It means 'at some point in time'. It shows an action happening inside a time period.

💡

Memory TipThink of 'during' as 'in the middle of' a time.

Contextual Examples

Many people like to eat popcorn during (at the time of) a movie.

The store is closed during (for the time of) the night, so you cannot buy anything.

I learned a lot of new things during (in the period of) my trip abroad.

Pronunciation & Context