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Meaning of whilst
The primary meaning of "whilst" is to indicate that something happens or is true at the same time as something else.
Etymology of whilst
The word "whilst" originated in the 14th century from the Old English words "hwil" meaning "time" or "period" and the suffix "-st" which is a conjunction marker
Historically, "whilst" was used as a conjunction to indicate a simultaneous action or a contrast between two things
The word has been used in English literature and poetry to add a touch of formality and elegance to the language
Synonyms
while
whereas
although
though
even though
notwithstanding
despite
in spite of
meanwhile
during
at the same time
simultaneously
concurrently
at the same moment
in the meantime
meantime
pending
until
till
as
when
just as
just when
as long as
so long as
in the course of
over the course of
throughout
all the while
the while
in the interval
interim
between times
between whiles
in the meantime
meanwhile
at the same instant
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something happens or is true at the same time as something else
- Used to indicate a contrast between two things
- Used to indicate that something continues to happen or be true during a particular period or situation
Usage Examples
- I will be studying whilst my friends are watching the game.
- She ate breakfast whilst reading the newspaper.
- The company will continue to operate whilst the new management is being appointed.
- The music played whilst we were dancing.
- The teacher talked whilst the students were working on their projects.