During vs. Within

During vs. Within — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between During and Within

Duringpreposition

For all of a given time interval.

I lived with my parents during the 1970s.The shop was one of the few able to stay open during the war.

Withinpreposition

In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.

within her studio

Duringpreposition

At any time or period within a given time interval.

I lived with my parents at several points during the 1980s.Many of the best examples were produced during the Restoration.

Withinpreposition

In the scope or range of.

within his hearing;her within five seconds of breaking the record;within an inch of falling overboard

Withinpreposition

Before the specified duration ends.

Leave here within three days.

Withinadverb

In or into the interior; inside.

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Withinadverb

on the inside;

inside, the car is a mess