while Synonyms & Antonyms
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While as a Noun
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
It’s a long while since anyone lived there, so it’s a ruin now.
An uncertain long period of time
I'm afraid it will be a while until the doctor can see you.
An uncertain short moment.
While as a Conjunction
During the same time that.
He was sleeping while I was singing.
Although.
This case, while interesting, is a bit frustrating.
Until.
I'll wait while you've finished painting.
As long as.
While you're at school you may live at home.
While as a Preposition
Until.
While as a Verb
To pass (time) idly.
I whiled away the hours whilst waiting for him to arrive
To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
To elapse, to pass.
Alternative spelling or misspelling of wile.
While in a Sentence
It’s a long while since anyone lived there, so it’s a ruin now.
We had to wait a short while.
I'm afraid it will be a while until the doctor can see you.
He was sleeping while I was singing.
Driving while intoxicated is against the law.
I lived in Ávila for two lustra while I was a child.
This case, while interesting, is a bit frustrating.
While I would love to help, I am very busy at the moment.
I'll wait while you've finished painting.
While you're at school you may live at home.
While there's quiet I can sleep.
I whiled away the hours whilst waiting for him to arrive