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What is the difference between within and during? I think both of them are the same word.

thanks for your attention in advance,

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@ificouldreturnit,

No, they are not the same.

'Within' can imply a general boundary describing when and where event or a circumstance can occur.

'During' specifically describes timeframes that something might occur - a duration or interval of time.

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@Ragman,

Many thanks for your reply!

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@ificouldreturnit,

Within their turf, the Crips rule.

During the preliminary verbal altercation, Porkchop slipped on his brass knuckles.

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@layman,

thanks for your attention and reply!

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@layman,

thanks for your attention and reply!

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