whilst

[hwahylst, wahylst]

conjunction

1. Chiefly British.,  while.

whilst

/ waɪlst /

conjunction

1. another word for while while while while while

Word History and Origins

Origin of whilst¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English whilest, equivalent to whiles + excrescent -t as in amongst, amidst

Word History and Origins

Origin of whilst¹

C13: from _whiles + -t as in amidst

Example Sentences

In the UK catapults are not illegal to own or carry in public because they have legitimate legal uses, including by anglers who use catapults to fire their bait whilst fishing.

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Mrs Breathwick had become audibly upset whilst giving evidence last week, and told the court she first received correspondence from Windsor, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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"However, we are sorry to hear of the experience some patients have shared about their needs not being met whilst in our care," they added.

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"Our talent pipeline is world-renowned. And, whilst talent is everywhere, all too often opportunity is lacking," he said in his message, adding that there were more than 50 bursary recipients in Wales.

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He added: "There's a risk people are dying, whilst they wait for these schemes to open up for payments to be made."

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