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While /waɪl/

The meaning and definition of While, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

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.
preposition
  1. Until.
Synonyms spell idle laze lounge hang around linger

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