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The correct spelling is while.
How to pronounce while
/waɪl/
nounIPA: /waɪl/
Say it like: Wil-e
The correct spelling is while. An uncertain duration of time, a period of time. For example: "He lectured for quite a long while."
Usage Examples
“He lectured for quite a long while.”
“He was sleeping while I was singing.”
“This case, while interesting, is a bit frustrating.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
verb
- 1.To pass (time) idly.
- 2.To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
- 3.To loiter.
preposition
- 1.Until.
conjunction
- 1.During the same time that.
- 2.Although.
- 3.Until.
- 4.As long as.
- 5.(public policy) Used to denote an individual experiencing racial profiling when performing a seemingly benign activity.
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