Word WHILE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

while

🇺🇸 [waɪl]

Meanings

A period of time during which something occurs, or a conjunction that introduces a contrast between two clauses. The word can refer to a short time span or indicate that two events occur simultaneously. It is often used to suggest a temporary or transient state.

Examples

• I will wait here while you go to the store.
• While he was talking, she quietly listened.
• It was raining while we were hiking.

Synonyms

during • as • at the same time

Antonyms

forever • always • permanently