whilst
whilst
conjunction \ˈhwī(-ə)lst, ˈwī(-ə)lst\Definition of WHILST
chiefly British
: while
See Examples of WHILST
- <I like to get my knitting done whilst watching the telly.>
- <whilst a good worker, he's not a very good manager>
Origin of WHILST
Middle English whilest, alteration of whiles
First Known Use: 14th century
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