During is normally followed by a noun or noun phrase.
- I fell asleep during the film.
- We met during the holiday.
- He called during the meeting.
While is normally followed by a clause containing a verb.
- I fell asleep while I was watching the film.
- He called while I was working.
- She listened while he spoke.
Easy guide
During + noun
While + subject + verb
For example:
During the meeting
While we were in the meeting
47. Despite vs Although: What Is the Difference?
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Despite is normally followed by a noun, pronoun or -ing form.
- Despite the rain, we went outside.
- Despite being tired, she continued working.
- Despite his age, he remained active.
Although is followed by a clause containing a subject and verb.
- Although it was raining, we went outside.
- Although she was tired, she continued working.
- Although he was young, he was experienced.
Important mistake to avoid
Do not normally write:
Despite it was raining…
Instead, write:
Despite the rain…
or:
Although it was raining…