While — synonyms, definition

1. while (o)

as at at the same time during in in the act of meanwhile when whilst

2. while (Noun)

bit extent interim interval patch period piece space span spell stage stretch time whet

while (Noun) — A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition. ex. "he was here for a little while"

time cold snap cold spell hot spell snap

3. while (Verb)

get through while away

while (Verb) — Spend or pass, as with boredom or in a pleasant manner; of time.

pass spend

4. while (Conjunction)

while (Conjunction) — At the same time that. ex. "they were walking home while they were discussing the problem"

while (Conjunction) — Even though, in spite of the fact that. ex. "while I love you, I cannot marry you"