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Synonyms & Antonyms of while
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
an indefinite but usually short period of time
- we stayed at the fair for a while longer
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2
the active use of energy in producing a result
- it's not worth my while to fix it, so we'll get a new one
Synonyms for while
- effort,
- elbow grease,
- exertion,
- expenditure,
- labor,
- pains,
- sweat,
- trouble,
- work
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conjunctionSynonyms & Antonyms of while (Entry 2 of 2)
1
at or during the time that
- pay attention while I'm explaining how the new phone system works
Synonyms for while
- as,
- so long as,
- when,
- whilst
- [chiefly British]
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“While.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/while. Accessed 30 Jul. 2021.
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The first known use of while was before the 12th century
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