What part of speech is “during”
Preposition
Definition:
during is a preposition used to indicate the occurrence of an action or experience at a specific point in time during a period of time. It can also be used to refer to the entire period of time something occurs.
Examples:
He worked during the night.
The accident happened during the storm.
She was busy during the week.
They enjoyed their vacation during the summer.
Tips:
When using ‘during’ as a preposition, it is important to remember that it should not be used in the same way as ‘through’ or ‘throughout’. These two words are used to refer to something that happens throughout a period of time. ‘During’ should be used to refer to a specific time within a period. Another important factor to consider is the presence of a period of time when using ‘during’. The word is followed by a period of time and is therefore not used as a stand-alone preposition.