Definitions

while

[hwahyl, wahyl] / ʰwaɪl, waɪl /

CONJUNCTION

as long as

Synonyms

WEAK

although at the same time during during the time in the time throughout the time whilst

CONJUNCTION

even though

Synonyms

WEAK

albeit although howbeit much as though when whereas

NOUN

time interval

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bit moment period time

STRONG

instant interim meantime occasion space spell stretch

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"While he may have sought to foster a personal relationship, I was never interested in that and never reciprocated."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

While SpaceX’s Falcon 9 partially reusable rocket has been the space industry’s workhorse for years, it does have its limitations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

While organizations like Visa can invest in automated remediation systems, many suppliers, software vendors and open-source projects operate with far fewer security resources.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

While SpaceX's debut has generated great buzz, there are also questions about whether Musk's promise of putting data centers in space and sending rockets to Mars will actually materialize and deliver profit.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

While I do so, Miss Genovese’s eyes flash behind him.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

while

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