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- pronunciation:
- waIl
[or]
hwaIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, conjunction, transitive verb
- phrases:
- once in a while
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
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: |
whiles, whiling, whiled |
definition: |
to cause (time) to pass in a carefree and relaxing manner (usu. fol. by "away").
We whiled away the days of summer when we were children.- similar words:
- idle, loaf
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related words: |
pass |
phrase: |
once in a while |
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