English-Latin translations for while

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Definition of while

• An uncertain duration of time, a period of time
• During the same time that
• Although
• Until
• As long as
• Until
• To pass idly
• To occupy or entertain in order to let time pass
• To loiter

Examples

• He lectured for quite a long while
• He was sleeping while I was singing
• This case, while interesting, is a bit frustrating
• Ill wait while youve finished painting
• While youre at school you may live at home
• He was detained for four hours at the store yesterday. His crime? Shopping while black

Related words

• awhile
• worthwhile
• erstwhile
• meanwhile
• while clause
• while away
• while loop
• while one is at it
• while one is about it