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For
shows how long something
happened. It is used to refer to a period of
time.
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Both during and
while refer to a period of time
in which something
happens. |
When
and while can both be used
when two things happen
at the same time. |
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During
is used with a noun . |
While
is used with a subject
and verb. |
When is
used when two short events happen
at the same time. |
While is
used when two continuous actions
happen at the same time.
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She's
in New York for a few days. |
We were busy during the weekend. |
We went shopping while you were sleeping. |
I
heard you when you opened the door. |
'While
you were studying I went out shopping.'
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