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While & During

Summary: What is the difference between 'while' and 'during'?

By: Richard Flynn |Audience: All|Category: English Grammar Usage Articles & Notes

During is a preposition, so it goes with a noun phrase:

I met her during the summer holidays.

While is a conjunction, so it goes with a verb phrase:

I met here while I was on holiday in Italy.

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