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Detailed Synonyms for while in English

while:

while [the ~] nom

  1. the while
    the while
  2. the while
    – a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition 1
    the while; the patch; the spell; the piece
    – a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition 1
    • while [the ~] nom
      • he was here for a little while1
    • patch [the ~] nom
      • a patch of bad weather1
    • spell [the ~] nom
      • a spell of good weather1
    • piece [the ~] nom
      • I need to rest for a piece1

while

  1. while

Related Words for "while":

  • whiles

Alternate Synonyms for "while":


Related Definitions for "while":

  1. a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition1
    • he was here for a little while1

Related Synonyms for while