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noun
1.
a period or interval of time: to wait a long while; He arrived a short while ago.
2.
Archaic. a particular time or occasion.
conjunction
3.
during or in the time that.
4.
throughout the time that; as long as.
5.
even though; although: While she appreciated the honor, she could not accept the position.
6.
at the same time that (showing an analogous or corresponding action): The floor was strewn with books, while magazines covered the tables.
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All the while
is always a great word to know.
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preposition
7.
Archaic. until.
verb (used with object)
Idioms8.
to cause (time) to pass, especially in some easy or pleasant manner (usually followed by away).
9.
all the while, at or during this time; all along: She realized all the while that the cake would fall.
10.
worth one's while, worth one's time, trouble, or expense: The art exhibition that opened yesterday isn't worth your while.
Origin:
before 900; Middle English; Old English hwīl; cognate with Dutch wijl, German weile, Old Norse hvīla, Gothic hweila
before 900; Middle English; Old English hwīl; cognate with Dutch wijl, German weile, Old Norse hvīla, Gothic hweila
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Word Origin & History
while
"to cause (time) to pass without dullness, 1635, earlier "to occupy or engage (someone or something) for a period of time" (1606), new formation from while (n.), not considered to be from M.E. hwulen "to have leisure," which is from a Gmc. verb form of while
EXPAND(n.) (cf. Ger. weilen "to stay, linger"). An association with phrases such as Shakespearean beguile the day, L. diem decipere, Fr. tromper le temps "has led to the substitution of WILE v by some modern writers" [OED] (see wile).
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