during

English

/ˈdjʊəɹɪŋ/, /ˈdʒʊəɹɪŋ/, /ˈdʊɹɪŋ/

prep

Definitions

For all of a given time interval.
At any time or period within a given time interval.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English during suffix from English dure (last, continue).

Origin

English

dure

Gloss

last, continue

Concept

Semantic Field

Time

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

durative English
dure English
dureth English
outdure English
gedurende Dutch, Flemish
duren Middle English
during Middle English
gedurende Middle Dutch