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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

Example Sentences

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On Monday night, one of those coaches was celebrating while the other one was watching.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The engineer, who lives in London, is believed to have designed a program to be able to access personal pictures on the site while avoiding security checks.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

During the shift to expensing, businesses will continue claiming depreciation deductions for past investments while claiming full deductions for new investments immediately.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Only a Mars landing ranks lower, while monitoring for deadly asteroids and measuring climate change are top priorities among Americans.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Bob, you’re tasked with navigation while Timber and King keep lookout.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith