whilst
Use Whilst in a sentence
conjunction
Chiefly British, while.
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Whilst
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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Word Origin & History
whilst
late 14c., from while (q.v.) with adverbial gen. -s-, and excrescent -t- (as in amongst, amidst).
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Example sentences
I'm trying to figure out a way to have some peace and quiet whilst I work, that's all.
Energy efficiency measures can provide us with more energy whilst using less fuel.
Anticipate how little free time you will have whilst doing it.
We cannot eat the fruit whilst the tree is in blossom.
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