While - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |waɪl|  American pronunciation of the word while
Brit.  |waɪl|  British pronunciation of the word while

noun

- a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition (syn: patch, piece, spell)
he was here for a little while

Extra examples

It took them a while to find out what was causing the problem.

Someone called while you were out.

You can get the photos developed while you wait.

The phone rang while I was doing the dishes.

They met while they were in college.

Can I get you anything while I'm at the store?

He made a comment that, while well-intentioned, still hurt my feelings.

While I think some parts of the plan are good, I don't think it's practical.

Take a nap while I'm out.

It was an easy task for an expert, while it was dangerous for a novice.

It would be worth your while to talk to the editor.

I'm just whiling away my time, waiting for the train to come in.

That year whiled for me.

They arrived while we were having dinner.

While she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag.

Phrasal verbs

while away  — spend or pass, as with boredom or in a pleasant manner; of time
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