Crammar differences: for, during, in, within

 

 For:

Meaning: For is used to indicate a purpose, reason, or duration of time.

 

Examples:

I bought flowers for my mother’s birthday.

We studied for hours to prepare for the exam.

She is going to Paris for a vacation.

 

 

 

During:

Meaning: During is used to specify when something happens within a particular time frame.

 

Examples:

It rained heavily during the night.

I fell asleep during the movie.

She received a phone call during the meeting.

 

 

 

 

In:

Meaning: In is a versatile preposition that can be used to indicate location, time, inclusion, and more.

 

Examples:

The cat is in the box (location).

We will meet in 30 minutes (time).

There is a lot of talent on the team (inclusion).

 

 

 

 

Within:

Meaning: Within refers to something happening inside or not exceeding a certain period of time.

 

Examples:

Please complete the task within the next hour.

The answer lies within the book.

She found her keys within her bag.

 

In summary, these prepositions have distinct meanings and usages:

 

For typically relates to purpose, reason, or duration.

During is used to specify when something happens within a given time frame.

In is versatile and can denote location, time, inclusion, and more.

Within indicates something happening inside or not exceeding a certain time frame or limit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepositions -“For”, “During”, “In”, and “Within” to compare

Preposition – “Within”

Prepositions “With” and “By” to compare

Preposition – “Towards”

Prepositions – “Till” and “Until”

Preposition – “Since”

Preposition – “Out of”