During — For — While

At the same time or during the time between two events.

Example: She was preparing dinner; meanwhile, he was setting the table.

Belonging to the same group, class, or condition as someone or something else.

Example: She always supports her fellow students during group projects.

One of the five long parts at the end of your hand.

Example: She cut her finger while chopping vegetables.

A musical instrument made of a tube with holes that you play by blowing across a hole at one end while covering and uncovering the holes with your fingers.

Example: She has been learning to play the flute for two years.

Without being controlled or limited; in an open or unrestricted way.

Example: She spoke freely about her experiences during the trip.

The feeling of being upset or annoyed because you cannot do or achieve something.

Example: She felt a lot of frustration when her computer stopped working during the exam.

For the entire duration of the standard working hours or schedule.

Example: He works full-time while also attending evening classes.

To get something useful, valuable, or positive.

Example: She gained a lot of experience during her internship.

To laugh in a quiet, silly way, often because you are nervous or amused.

Example: The children couldn't stop giggling during the funny movie.

the feeling of being thankful and showing appreciation for something.

Example: She expressed her gratitude to everyone who helped her during the project.

A way of doing or understanding something, often gained through practice or experience.

Example: It took him a while, but he finally got the hang of driving a manual car.

A difficult or unpleasant situation that causes suffering or trouble.

Example: Many people faced great hardship during the war.

The back part of the foot below the ankle.

Example: She hurt her heel while running yesterday.

Without a home or place to live.

Example: Many homeless people sleep on the streets during the winter.

A sport played on ice where two teams try to score goals by hitting a puck into the other team's net using sticks.

Example: Ice hockey is very popular in Canada, especially during the winter.

To light something up or make something clearer to understand.

Example: The candles illuminated the room during the power cut.

When two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other.

Example: The teacher encouraged more interaction between the students during the group activity.

A person who is being asked questions in an interview.

Example: The interviewee answered all the questions confidently during the job interview.

A place where criminals are kept as a punishment or while waiting for trial.

Example: He spent three months in jail for stealing a car.

A thick forest in a hot, tropical area with many trees and plants.

Example: The explorers got lost in the jungle during their trip.

A room or building with special equipment where scientific experiments, research, or tests are done.

Example: The students wore white coats while working in the laboratory.

the sound or act of laughing, showing happiness or amusement.

Example: The room was filled with laughter during the funny movie.

Allowed by law; legal.

Example: It is lawful to park your car here during the day.

To move your body or part of your body in a particular direction, often against something for support.

Example: She leaned against the wall while waiting for the bus.

A sudden flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm.

Example: We saw a bright flash of lightning during the thunderstorm.

The quality of staying faithful and supporting someone or something.

Example: She showed great loyalty to her best friend during difficult times.

Referring to the highest or greatest possible amount or degree.

Example: She reached the maximum level of performance during the competition.

In a way that relates to the mind or thinking.

Example: She stayed mentally strong during the difficult exam.

Behavior, especially of a child, that is slightly bad or causes trouble but is not meant to harm anyone.

Example: The children were full of mischief, hiding their teacher's chalk during the lesson.

To watch or check something carefully over a period of time.

Example: The teacher monitors the students during the exam to make sure they don't cheat.

To observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example: The teacher will monitor the students' progress during the group project.

A small flying insect that bites people and animals to suck their blood, often causing itching or spreading diseases.

Example: I got bitten by a mosquito while sitting outside last night.

a part of the body that helps you move by tightening and relaxing.

Example: She hurt a muscle in her leg while running.

A short sleep, usually during the day.

Example: I took a quick nap after lunch because I was feeling tired.

very unpleasant, unkind, or rude.

Example: She said some really nasty things about him during the argument.

Not supporting or favoring either side in a disagreement or competition.

Example: It's important to stay neutral during their argument so you don't upset anyone.

Relating to, situated in, or directed toward the northeast region or direction.

Example: The northeast corner of the building was damaged during the storm.

For or during the night; happening in one night.

Example: They stayed overnight at a small hotel near the beach.

Accepting or allowing things to happen without taking action or trying to change anything.

Example: She was very passive during the meeting and didn’t share her ideas.

The ability to stay calm and not get angry, especially when something takes a long time or is difficult.

Example: She showed great patience while waiting for the bus in the rain.

A building where people are kept as a punishment for a crime or while waiting for a trial.

Example: He spent five years in prison for robbery.

A person who is kept in a prison as a punishment or while waiting for trial.

Example: The prisoner spent five years in jail for his crime.

The state of being alone or not watched by other people.

Example: She closed the door to have some privacy while she worked.

A teacher of the highest rank in a college or university.

Example: The professor explained the topic clearly during the lecture.

Information or evidence that shows something is true.

Example: Do you have any proof that you were at home during the time of the accident?

To show that something is true or correct by providing evidence or facts.

Example: She managed to prove that her idea would work during the meeting.

the amount of rain that falls in a particular area during a specific period of time.

Example: The region gets a lot of rainfall during the summer months.

drinks and small amounts of food that are provided at an event or during a break.

Example: Light refreshments will be served during the meeting.

A place where people go on holiday to relax or for recreation, often with hotels and activities.

Example: We stayed at a beautiful beach resort during our summer vacation.

A machine that can do tasks automatically, often controlled by a computer.

Example: The robot cleaned the floor while we were watching TV.