while (Meaning)
while (n)
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
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.
while (v. t.)
To cause to pass away pleasantly or without irksomeness or disgust; to spend or pass; -- usually followed by away.
while (v. i.)
To loiter.
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.
while (prep.)
Until; till.
Synonyms & Antonyms of while
while Sentence Examples
- While the rain was pouring, we sought shelter under a nearby tree.
- While the sun was setting, casting a golden hue over the countryside, we sat on the porch and sipped our tea.
- While the students were taking the exam, the teacher paced anxiously outside the classroom.
- While the car was speeding down the highway, a deer ran across the road in front of us.
- While I was cooking dinner, I turned up the music too loud and woke up the baby.
- While we were hiking in the woods, we came across a beautiful waterfall.
- While the party was in full swing, the police arrived and broke it up.
- While the doctor was examining the patient, she noticed a strange rash on their arm.
- While I was driving to work, I saw a terrible car accident.
- While the cat was sleeping on the bed, the dog came in and started barking at it.
FAQs About the word while
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or conditionSpace of time, or continued duration, esp. when short; a time; as, one while
bit,space, minute, day, season, stretch,span, spell, moment, second
fluency, facility, smoothness, ease, smoothness, fluency,ease, facility, laziness, inaction
While the rain was pouring, we sought shelter under a nearby tree.
While the sun was setting, casting a golden hue over the countryside, we sat on the porch and sipped our tea.
While the students were taking the exam, the teacher paced anxiously outside the classroom.
While the car was speeding down the highway, a deer ran across the road in front of us.
