during

preposition

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: dur-ing (2)
English Definition

Throughout the course or duration of (a period of time).

Example Sentence

We had a lot of fun during the holidays.

US IPA /ˈdʊr.ɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈdjʊə.rɪŋ/

Synonyms

throughout amidst meanwhile pending

Antonyms

outside beyond