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while

noun

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(Entry 1 of 2)

1 an indefinite but usually short period of time

we stayed at the fair for a while longer

Synonyms for while

Words Related to while

lapse

season,
span

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

Words Related to while

dint,
energy

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while

conjunction

Synonyms & 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]

Near Antonyms for while

after

2 in spite of the fact that

while this term paper is very well done, it's still late

Synonyms for while

Words Related to while

but,
if

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