while
Meaning
A "while" is a period of time during which something happens.
💡 Don't confuse "while" with "whilst," which is more formal and less common.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
sat
in
the
small
cafe
and
drank
tea
while
I
waited
for
my
friend
.
After
a
while
she
arrived
and
we
smiled
at
each
other
.
We
talked
about
our
day
and
decided
to
take
a
short
walk
in
the
park
.
The
weather
was
warm
and
the
trees
made
a
nice
shadow
,
so
we
stayed
a
little
longer
.
I
felt
calm
as
we
walked
home
together
.
Common Phrases
for a while
wait a while
all the while
Synonyms
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