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While

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Noun

a period or interval of time
to wait a long while; He arrived a short while ago.
Archaic . a particular time or occasion.

Conjunction

during or in the time that.
throughout the time that; as long as.
even though; although
While she appreciated the honor, she could not accept the position.
at the same time that (showing an analogous or corresponding action)
The floor was strewn with books, while magazines covered the tables.

Preposition

Archaic . until.

Verb (used with object)

to cause (time) to pass, esp. in some easy or pleasant manner (usually fol. by away ). ?

Idioms

all the while
at or during this time; all along
She realized all the while that the cake would fall.
worth one's while, worth one's time, trouble
or expense
The art exhibition that opened yesterday isn't worth your while.

Synonyms

conjunction
although , at the same time , during , during the time , in the time , throughout the time , whilstnotes:awhile is an adverb and so must occur as a modifier to a verb; while is a noun meaning \'period of time\' , albeit , howbeit , much as , though , when , whereasnotes:awhile is an adverb and so must occur as a modifier to a verb; while is a noun meaning \'period of time\'
noun
bit , instant , interim , meantime , moment , occasion , period , space , spell , stretch , timenotes:awhile is an adverb and so must occur as a modifier to a verb; while is a noun meaning \'period of time\' , time , endeavor , exertion , pain , strain , striving , struggle , trouble , although , during , though , until , whereas , yet
verb
dawdle , fiddle away , kill , trifle away , waste , wile

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