While

US /hwaɪl, waɪl/

UK /waɪl/

A1

conjunction

  • In spite of the fact that; although
  • Whereas; although
  • During the time that; as long as
  • Whereas; although.
  • During the time that; at the same time
  • During the time that; as long as.

noun

  • A period of time.
  • Short amount of time

other

  • To pass time in a leisurely manner.