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Noun(1) a period of indeterminate length (usually short(2) a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition(3) time interval
Conjunction(1) as long as(2) even though

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(1) After a while , the consensus on how to respond to the examples breaks down and the debate stalls.(2) I went back and watched TV for a while till Jess wanted to go back to her room.(3) The sky was almost black, while the trees and shrubs where all frosty pink.(4) the period while the animal remains alive(5) a diversion to while away the long afternoons(6) The result was a lengthy hiatus in the building work while another contractor was sought.(7) Some contracts offer just protection, while others provide investment links.(8) while I wouldn't recommend a night-time visit, by day the area is full of interest(9) None the less, for a while it became very difficult for writers to present their views artistically.(10) All this while my family was watching from inside the van, and in full view of all those in line.(11) Domitia finds the list while he sleeps, and joins others whose names are there in a conspiracy.(12) At this time kidneys were taken a little while after the donor's heart had stopped and death had been pronounced.(13) The victims were attacked while watching a cricket match between India and Pakistan on television.(14) Thus while we can start with Waltz, we certainly do not want to stop with him.(15) There were two bastards in the Jones household for a while - but only one of them was truly Jenny's.(16) he starts to draw, talking the while
Related Words
(1) for a while
(2) once in a while
(3) a while
(4) after a while
(5) in a while
(6) in a little while
(7) a while ago
(8) every once in a while
(9) a little while
(10) wait a while
Synonyms
Conjunction
1. during the time that
2. when
3. as
4. whilst


Noun
5. time
6. spell
7. stretch
8. stint
9. span
10. interval
11. period
12. duration
13. phase
14. patch


Verb
15. pass
16. spend
17. occupy
18. use up
19. fritter
20. kill


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

Why don't you start perusing
while I set up my notary stamp.

Why don't you start perusing WHILE I set up my notary stamp.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 10


I have to tell you that while I do have
a theoretical understanding...

I have to tell you that WHILE I do have a theoretical understanding...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 5


Once in a while, I think

Once in a WHILE, I think

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 16


Once in a while,
I get a little jealous

Once in a WHILE, I get a little jealous

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 21


while serviceable,
lacks panache.

WHILE serviceable, lacks panache.

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 17


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