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Meaning of 'while' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . While [ conj.]
- During the time that; as long as; whilst; at the same time that; as, while I write, you sleep.
- Hence, under which circumstances; in which case; though; whereas.
2 . While [ n.]
- Space of time, or continued duration, esp. when short; a time; as, one while we thought him innocent.
- That which requires time; labor; pains.
3 . While [ prep.]
- Until; till.
4 . While [ v. i.]
- To loiter.
5 . While [ v. t.]
- To cause to pass away pleasantly or without irksomeness or disgust; to spend or pass; -- usually followed by away.

Meaning of 'while' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . while [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
Example in sentence:
  • a patch of bad weather;
  • a spell of good weather;
  • he was here for a little while;
  • I need to rest for a piece

Nearby Words:

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