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   whilst

   /wʌɪlst/

   conjunction

   • 1. during the time that; at the same time as: "Michael runs the island co-operative whilst Mary runs the pub"
   • 2. whereas (indicating a contrast): "some employers have a relaxed dress code, whilst others insist on formal attire"

   relative

   • 1. during which; while.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from whiles + -t as in against.

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • W

     4

   • H

     4

   • I

     1

   • L

     1

   • S

     1

   • T

     1

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