whilst — during the time that; while (formal British usage)
Part of speech: CONJUNCTION
Definition: during the time that; while (formal British usage)
Pronunciation (IPA): /waɪlst/
Korean meaning: ~하는 동안에 (영국식 격식체)
Korean pronunciation: **와일**스트
Example Sentences
- I discovered I had no money whilst standing at the checkout.
- She learned French whilst living in Paris for a year.
- Whilst I appreciate your offer, I must decline.
whilst
CONJUNCTION//waɪlst//
during the time that; while (formal British usage)
A whilst lesson multiple students study and participate simultaneously in one moment
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Whilst the seasons twist through mist, the gist of time flows from wrist to soul, a gentle whilst of becoming.
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Origin
From Middle English 'whiles' with an added '-t' suffix for emphasis, creating a more formal variant of 'while'. This construction follows the same pattern as 'amongst' (from 'among') and 'amongst' others, showing how English speakers historically added '-st' to make words sound more elevated.
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“I discovered I had no money whilst standing at the checkout.”
“She learned French whilst living in Paris for a year.”
“Whilst I appreciate your offer, I must decline.”
“Whilst the cat's away, the mice will play.”
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