📖 Definitions of "While"
noun
- 1
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
"He lectured for quite a long while."
verb
- 1
To pass (time) idly.
- 2
To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
- 3
To loiter.
preposition
- 1
Until.
conjunction
- 1
During the same time that.
"He was sleeping while I was singing."
- 2
Although.
"This case, while interesting, is a bit frustrating."
- 3
Until.
"I'll wait while you've finished painting."
- 4
As long as.
"While you're at school you may live at home."
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