Pronunciation: /waɪl/
noun a period of time
A1 I like to read books while drinking tea.
A2 While I was walking to the store, I saw my friend.
B1 I enjoy listening to music while I study.
B2 While on vacation, I visited many historical sites.
C1 While I was in college, I studied abroad for a semester.
C2 While working on my PhD, I conducted extensive research in the field.
conjunction used to introduce a contrast or a change of direction in a sentence
A1 I like to read books while I drink my morning coffee.
A2 She listened to music while she was cooking dinner.
B1 I can study for my exams while I wait for the bus.
B2 The students worked on their group project while the teacher supervised.
C1 The company continued to grow while facing tough competition in the market.
C2 The artist painted his masterpiece while battling personal struggles.
formal While I appreciate your effort, the results are not satisfactory.
informal I'll be at the park while you finish up your homework.
slang I was chilling at the beach while you were stressing about work.
figurative While she may seem tough on the outside, she is actually very kind-hearted.
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