while — during the time that; at the same time as
Part of speech: CONJUNCTION
Definition: during the time that; at the same time as
Pronunciation (IPA): /waɪl/
Example Sentences
- My cat sleeps while I'm having a video call, then suddenly appears on camera like a furry surprise guest.
- While waiting for the bus, I've mastered the art of looking busy on my phone.
- She practices piano while her neighbors practice patience.
while
CONJUNCTION[/waɪl/]
during the time that; at the same time as
One child reads a book while another builds a tower with blocks.
Smile for a while and life feels worthwhile.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hwīl' meaning a period of time or duration, related to Old Saxon 'hwīla' and Old High German 'hwīla'. The word is ultimately derived from Proto-Germanic *hwīlō, possibly connected to the concept of rest or pause.
Breakdown
hwīl (Old English: a period of time, duration) - no further morphological breakdown as it is a root word that has remained relatively unchanged in form since Old English
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat sleeps while I'm having a video call, then suddenly appears on camera like a furry surprise guest.”
“While waiting for the bus, I've mastered the art of looking busy on my phone.”
“She practices piano while her neighbors practice patience.”
“While studying for exams, I discovered that my attention span is shorter than a goldfish's memory.”
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