WHILE
conjunction
Definitions
- 1. During the time that; as long as; whilst; at the same time that; as, while I write, you sleep. "While I have time and space." Chaucer. Use your memory; you will sensibly experience a gradual improvement, while you take care not to overload it. I. Watts.
- 2. Hence, under which circumstances; in which case; though; whereas. While as, While that, during or at the time that. [Obs.]
Other Definitions
This word also has 3 other definitions:
WHILE
(noun)
1. Space of time, or continued duration, esp. when short; a time; as, one while we thought him innocent. "All this while." Shak. This mighty queen may...
WHILE
(preposition)
Until; till. [Obs. or Prov. Eng. & Scot.] I may be conveyed into your chamber; I'll lie under your bed while midnight. Beau. & Fl.
WHILE
(verb)
To cause to pass away pleasantly or without irksomeness or disgust; to spend or pass; -- usually followed by away. The lovely lady whiled the hours aw...
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
