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    while
    /wʌɪl/

    noun

    • 1. a period of time: "we chatted for a while"
    • 2. at the same time; meanwhile: "he starts to draw, talking the while"

    conjunction

    • 1. during the time that; at the same time as: "nothing much changed while he was away"
    • 2. whereas (indicating a contrast): "one person wants out, while the other wants the relationship to continue"

    relative

    • 1. during which: "the period while the animal remains alive"

    verb

    • 1. pass time in a leisurely manner: "a diversion to while away the long afternoons"

    preposition

    • 1. until: Northern English "father will be happy while dinner time"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWHILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    WHILE definition: 1. during the time that, or at the same time as: 2. despite the fact that; although: 3. compared…. Learn more.

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    1. a. : during the time that. take a nap while I'm out. b. : as long as. while there's life there's hope. 2. a. : when on the other hand : whereas.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWHILE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    WHILE meaning: 1. during the time that, or at the same time as: 2. despite the fact that; although: 3. compared…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › whileWHILE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    While definition: a period or interval of time. See examples of WHILE used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWHILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If something happens while something else happens, the first thing happens at some point during the time that the second thing is happening. The two ministers have yet to meet, but may do so while in New York.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwhile conjunction - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of while conjunction in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishWHILE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    WHILE definition: 1. during the time that: 2. although: 3. used to compare two different facts or situations: . Learn more.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwhile noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of while noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › whileWhile - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Use the word while to talk about an unspecific period of time, like when you ask your friend if you can borrow his notebook for a while. While is also a conjunction that describes things that happen at the same time, like crying while watching a very sad movie.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionwhile verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of while verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.