CEFR A2

while

conjunction

Meaning

During the time that something is happening.

Examples

I read a book while I waited for the train.
She sang while she cooked dinner.

Synonyms: during, as, whereas

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while (A2)

conjunction

Pronunciation: /waɪl/

Definition

During the time that something is happening.

Examples

I read a book while I waited for the train.
She sang while she cooked dinner.
He slept while the movie played.

How to Use while

for a while (prepositional phrase): For an unspecified period of time. — "Let's rest for a while."
in a while (prepositional phrase): After a long time. — "I haven't seen them in a while."

Synonyms of while

Words with a similar meaning to while:

during
as
whereas

Antonyms of while

Words with the opposite meaning to while:

when
before
after

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