Over vs. During: What's the Difference?

In or at a position above or higher than

Throughout the course or duration of

Above and across from one end or side to the other

At some time in

To the other side of; across

For all of a given time interval.

Across the edge of and down

At any time or period within a given time interval.

On the other side of

Present participle of dure

Upon the surface of

In the time of; as long as the action or existence of; as, during life; during the space of a year.

On top of or down upon

Through the extent of; all through

Through the medium of; via

So as to cover

Up to or higher than the level or height of

Through the period or duration of

Until or beyond the end of

More than in degree, quantity, or extent

In superiority to

In preference to

In a position to rule or control

So as to have an effect or influence on

At a point at which one is no longer troubled by

While occupied with or engaged in

With reference to; concerning

Above the top or surface

Across to another or opposite side

Across the edge, brink, or brim

Across an intervening space

Across a distance in a particular direction or at a location

To another often specified place or position

To one's place of residence or business

Throughout an entire area or region

To a different opinion or allegiance

So as to be comprehensible, acceptable, or effective; across

To a different person, condition, or title

So as to be completely enclosed or covered

Completely through; from beginning to end

From an upright position

From an upward position to an inverted or reversed position

Another time; again

In repetition

In addition or excess; in surplus

Beyond or until a specified time

At an end

A series of six balls bowled from one end of a cricket pitch.

To jump over

Used in two-way radio to indicate that a transmission is complete and a reply is awaited.

Discontinued; ended or concluded.

Thoroughly; completely; from beginning to end.

(often in compounds) To an excessive degree; overly.

From an upright position to a horizontal one.

Horizontally; left to right or right to left.

From one side of something to another, passing above it.

From one position or state to another.

Overnight throughout the night.

Again; another time; once more; over again.

(cricket) A set of six legal balls bowled.

Any surplus amount of money, goods delivered, etc.

A shore, riverbank.

Expressing spatial relationship.

On top of; above; higher than; further up.

Across or spanning.

In such a way as to cover.

From one physical position to another via an obstacle that must be traversed vertically, first upwards and then downwards.

Expressing comparison.

More than; to a greater degree.

Beyond; past; exceeding; too much or too far.

(in certain collocations) As compared to.

Indicating relative status, authority, or power

(mathematics) Divided by.

(poker) Separates the three of a kind from the pair in a full house.

Finished with; done with; from one state to another via a hindrance that must be solved or defeated; or via a third state that represents a significant difference from the first two.

While using, especially while consuming.

Concerning or regarding.

Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding.

A radio procedure word meaning that the station is finished with its transmission and is expecting a response.

To go over, or jump over.

To run about.

Above, or higher than, in place or position, with the idea of covering; - opposed to under; as, clouds are over our heads; the smoke rises over the city.

Across; from side to side of; - implying a passing or moving, either above the substance or thing, or on the surface of it; as, a dog leaps over a stream or a table.

Upon the surface of, or the whole surface of; hither and thither upon; throughout the whole extent of; as, to wander over the earth; to walk over a field, or over a city.

Above; - implying superiority in excellence, dignity, condition, or value; as, the advantages which the Christian world has over the heathen.

Above in authority or station; - implying government, direction, care, attention, guard, responsibility, etc.; - opposed to under.

Across or during the time of; from beginning to end of; as, to keep anything over night; to keep corn over winter.

Above the perpendicular height or length of, with an idea of measurement; as, the water, or the depth of water, was over his head, over his shoes.

Beyond; in excess of; in addition to; more than; as, it cost over five dollars.

Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto.

From one side to another; from side to side; across; crosswise; as, a board, or a tree, a foot over, i. e., a foot in diameter.

From one person or place to another regarded as on the opposite side of a space or barrier; - used with verbs of motion; as, to sail over to England; to hand over the money; to go over to the enemy.

From beginning to end; throughout the course, extent, or expanse of anything; as, to look over accounts, or a stock of goods; a dress covered over with jewels.

From inside to outside, above or across the brim.

Beyond a limit; hence, in excessive degree or quantity; superfluously; with repetition; as, to do the whole work over.

In a manner to bring the under side to or towards the top; as, to turn (one's self) over; to roll a stone over; to turn over the leaves; to tip over a cart.

Completed; at an end; beyond the limit of continuance; finished; as, when will the play be over?.

Excessively; too much or too greatly; - chiefly used in composition; as, overwork, overhasty, overeager, overanxious, overreact, overcook.

Upper; covering; higher; superior; - chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord.

Excessive; too much or too great; - chiefly used in composition; as, overwork, overhaste, overreaction.

A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind one wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behind the other wicket as many times, the fielders changing places.

(cricket) the period during which a given number of balls (6 in England but 8 in Australia) are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch

Having come or been brought to a conclusion;

At or to a point across intervening space etc.;

Throughout an area;

In such a manner as to be understood and accepted;

Throughout a period of time;