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while

/ʍaɪl/noun1 syllable

While means: a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition.

Synonyms for while18

noun, as in a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

piece, spell, patch

also used for while

space, throw, age, aeon, ages, blue moon, bit, bat of an eye, blink of an eye, crack, whilst, as much as, till, provided that, providing

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What does while mean?1

noun

1

a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition“he was here for a little while”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with while?14

Show 40 near rhymes
ibymyliketimerightwhylifefindhighmightnighttimeslivewhitesidetrylinefivekindguysmindguynicelightbuychildbehindquitesometimestypeoutsidefightfinepricewifesiteeyesdiedinside

While in a sentence

  • While we hate force, we recognize the need for law and order.orcrist
  • I'd like to be left alone for a while, if you don't mind.CK
  • While swimming in the pool, she lost her locker key.Zifre
  • While getting off the bus, she heard her name called.gin
  • Once in a while, she is late for school.AlanF_US
  • While the demonstration was being made, the president was taking notes.unknown
  • While you are about it, please make some coffee for me.Shiawase
  • Once in a while, the prophet indulges in fantasy.AlanF_US

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