Synonyms for

During

Verb / ˈdʊrɪŋ / / ˈdjʊrɪŋ / / ˈdɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for during — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

During means at the same time or throughout a period of time.

Synonyms & similar words

throughout while amidst amid through over across

Synonyms by register

Formal

whilst pending throughout

Informal

while when through

Literary

midst athwart

Antonyms

before after preceding following prior subsequent

Common collocations

  • during the day
  • during the night
  • during the war
  • during the meeting
  • during the process
  • during the summer
  • during the performance

Word family

adverb during

Usage note

During is a preposition indicating a period of time. It is generally interchangeable with 'while' when referring to simultaneous actions, though 'while' can also function as a conjunction.

Example sentences

  1. During the storm, the power went out.
  2. I read a book during my lunch break.
  3. During the concert, I sang along to every song.
  4. My grandma always takes a nap during the afternoon.
  5. I don't like to talk during movies.

Quotes

  • It is not in the pursuit of happiness that we find fulfillment, it is in the happiness of pursuit. - Denis Waitley
  • During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. - George Orwell
  • It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. - Charles Darwin

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