Synonyms

whilst

American

[hwahylst, wahylst] / ʰwaɪlst, waɪlst /

conjunction

Chiefly British. while.

whilst British

/ waɪlst /

conjunction

another word for while while while while while

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Etymology

Origin of whilst

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

Example Sentences

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“No celebration whilst still in motion,” Brown said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Morag added that she was "determined that my outdoorsy lifestyle can continue whilst having a family".

From BBC

"Whilst enquiries are under way to fully establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, it is not being treated as suspicious."

From BBC

The company said all photos submitted are screened and they will continue to work with the GPhC and other regulators to ensure that "our services safeguard patients whilst giving people access to the care that they need".

From BBC

Sylvester said the couple "made 100% sure Issy was insured to be pregnant, and any complications involving pregnancy whilst we were abroad were covered".

From BBC

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