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- WHILE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of WHILE is a period of time especially when short and marked by the occurrence of an action or a condition : time How to use while in a sentence
- WHILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
While and whilst mean the same when we use them as conjunctions They both mean ‘during the time that something else happens’, or ‘in contrast with something else’ While is much more common than whilst, and whilst sounds more formal: … I only stayed for a short while
- While - definition of while by The Free Dictionary
dialect Scot and Northern English another word for until: you'll have to wait while Monday for these sheets; you'll never make any progress while you listen to me
- While - (English Grammar and Usage) - Fiveable
'While' is a subordinating conjunction used to indicate a simultaneous action or condition between two clauses It helps create complex sentences by connecting an independent clause with a dependent clause, often showing contrast or time
- while conjunction - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
Definition of while conjunction in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
- While vs. Whilst – What’s the Difference? - Writing Explained
Summary Is it whilst or while? Whilst and while are two spellings of the same word, which can be used as a conjunction or an adverb It means at the same time or whereas Today, whilst is no longer common Most writers and speakers simply use while instead
- WHILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
A while is a period of time They walked on in silence for a while He was married a little while ago Working at low intensity means that you can continue to perform the activity for a long while
- While Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
WHILE meaning: 1 : during the time that; 2 : used to make a statement that describes how two people, groups, etc , are different
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