whilst
Americanconjunction
conjunction
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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Through the new EP, I wanted to showcase a new side of myself whilst incorporating my signature vocals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Lissie Harper previously led a successful campaign for Harper's Law, which introduced mandatory life sentences for anyone convicted of killing an emergency worker whilst committing a crime.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
In 2023, $1.8trn was given to mitigation, whilst adaptation did not secure even 5% of that – it scraped $65bn globally.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Oswald said the range was "all about providing girls with the freedom to express themselves, whilst feeling part of our amazing organisation".
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
And whilst it had been waving and jumping in my hand, it was steady as iron in hers.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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