during
all through a period, or at some point within it
How often you will meet it
Rank 410 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 48,614 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.023% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
preposition
- all through a period, or at some point within it
during in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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During the slave regime, the Southern white man owned the Negro body and soul.
The Red Record Tabulated Statistics · Ida B. Wells-Barnett · Chapter 1
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During that time Gervaise remained at the house of St. John's studying diligently, and continuing his military exercises.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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During this colloquy the traveller had mounted his servant's horse, and now followed in the wake of the Persians.
An Egyptian Princess — Volume 07 · Georg Ebers · Chapter 1
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Articles of interest or curiosity, procured by the passengers during the voyage, may be brought home in the steamer free of charge.
The Innocents Abroad — Volume 01 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1
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She felt comfortable during the latter years of her life at the knowledge that she had a good balance in the bank.
The Palace Beautiful: A Story for Girls · L. T. Meade · Chapter 1