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while
- pronunciation:
- waIl
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hwaIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, conjunction, transitive verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a period of time.
Please stay and talk for a while; I've made some coffee.We skated for a while, but then we had to take a rest.- similar words:
- spell, stretch, time
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| definition 2: |
the effort or time given to something.
If you want to improve quickly, it's worth your while to practice your instrument everyday. |
| related words: |
minute |
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| part of speech: |
conjunction |
| definition 1: |
during the time that; as long as.
I will not speak to you while you are angry. |
| definition 2: |
although.
While he can't cook, he sews very well. |
| definition 3: |
and in contrast; whereas.
He loves dogs, while she favors cats. |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
whiled, whiles, whiling |
| definition: |
to cause (time) to pass in a carefree and relaxing manner (usu. fol. by away).
We whiled away the days of summer.- similar words:
- idle, loaf
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| related words: |
pass |
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