While: English to English |
While (conj.) During the time that; as long as; whilst; at the same time that; as, while I write, you sleep. |
While (conj.) Hence, under which circumstances; in which case; though; whereas. |
While (n.) Space of time, or continued duration, esp. when short; a time; as, one while we thought him innocent. |
While (n.) That which requires time; labor; pains. |
While (prep.) Until; till. |
While (v. i.) To loiter. |
While (v. t.) To cause to pass away pleasantly or without irksomeness or disgust; to spend or pass; -- usually followed by away. |