Phonetics:
Meanings:
noun
Definition: An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
Example: He lectured for quite a long while.
verb
Definition: To pass (time) idly.
Synonyms: idle, laze, lounge,
Definition: To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
Definition: To loiter.
Synonyms: hang around, linger,
preposition
Definition: Until.
conjunction
Definition: During the same time that.
Example: He was sleeping while I was singing.
Definition: Although.
Example: This case, while interesting, is a bit frustrating.
Definition: Until.
Example: I’ll wait while you’ve finished painting.
Definition: As long as.
Example: While you’re at school you may live at home.
Definition: (public policy) Used to denote an individual experiencing racial profiling when performing a seemingly benign activity.
Example: He was detained for four hours at the store yesterday. His crime? Shopping while black.