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During

Part of Speech: Preposition, adverb

Sense 1 (Preposition): Throughout the entire time of an event, situation, or period.

Usage: Use during to indicate a specific period or time frame when something takes place.

Example Sentences:

1. He always consumes a lot of water during his workout at the gym.
2. During the summer, the city organizes various outdoor festivals.
3. I like to read books during my lunch break.

Sense 2 (Adverb): At some point within a particular period.

Usage: Use during as an adverb to express an action that happened at some point within a specific period.

Example Sentences:

1. She made great progress during in her piano lessons this year.
2. I met them during my trip to Italy.
3. Tom lost his wallet during his visit to the museum yesterday.

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