while
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/waɪl/
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/waɪl/
conjunction
A2
at the same time as something else
I listen to music while I work.
B1
but; used to show difference
I like coffee while my friend prefers tea.
B2
even though; although
While it was raining, we still went for a walk.
noun
R
a short time
I waited for a while before leaving.
translation
at the same time as something else; but; used to show difference; even though; although
a short time
Word Forms
Plural
whiles