Definitions
- Referring to a location or position within a space or object. - Describing an ongoing state or condition. - Talking about a period of time that is currently happening.
- Referring to a period of time in which an event or action takes place. - Describing something that happens at the same time as another event. - Talking about a time frame within a larger period of time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both in and during refer to a period of time.
- 2Both can be used as prepositions.
- 3Both can be used to describe a state or condition.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: In is used to describe a location or position, while during is used to describe a period of time.
- 2Duration: In can refer to a specific moment or a longer period of time, while during specifically refers to a period of time.
- 3Position: In describes being inside something, while during does not imply a physical position.
- 4Verb tense: In can be used with present, past, and future tenses, while during is typically used with past or present tenses.
- 5Frequency: In is more commonly used than during in everyday language.
Remember this!
In and during are both prepositions that refer to a period of time. However, in is used to describe a location or position within a space or object, while during is used to describe a period of time in which an event or action takes place. Additionally, in can refer to a specific moment or a longer period of time, while during specifically refers to a period of time.
