WHILE
/waɪl/
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Definition
/waɪl/
noun
- An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.“He lectured for quite a long while.”
verb
- To pass (time) idly.
- To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
- To loiter.
preposition
- Until.
conjunction
- During the same time that.“He was sleeping while I was singing.”
- Although.“This case, while interesting, is a bit frustrating.”
- Until.“I'll wait while you've finished painting.”
- As long as.“While you're at school you may live at home.”
- (public policy) Used to denote an individual experiencing racial profiling when performing a seemingly benign activity.“He was detained for four hours at the store yesterday. His crime? Shopping while black.”
Source: Wiktionary
