During
Example: He listens to music during the train ride
Definition
"During" is a preposition used to indicate a period of time in which an event or action occurs. For example, in the phrase 'He listens to music during the train ride,' "during" shows that the listening happens throughout the time of the train ride.
Etymology
The word "during" comes from the Old French term 'durer,' meaning 'to last or endure,' which itself derives from the Latin 'durare.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of lasting through a period. Did you know that "during" evolved to specifically mark the span of time in which something takes place?
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"During" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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