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while

/waɪl/
noun
  1. An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

    "He lectured for quite a long while."

Synonymsspell
verb
  1. To pass (time) idly.

    Similar: idle, laze, lounge

  2. To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.

  3. To loiter.

    Similar: hang around, linger

Synonymshang around, linger, idle, laze, lounge
preposition
  1. Until.

conjunction
  1. During the same time that.

    "He was sleeping while I was singing."

  2. Although.

    "This case, while interesting, is a bit frustrating."

  3. Until.

    "I'll wait while you've finished painting."

Synonymsas much as, provided that, providing, so long as, whilst, till

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