Whilst
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /waɪlst/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Whilst is an adverb meaning (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, literary or somewhat rare in North America) Synonym of while.
Meaning
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, literary or somewhat rare in North America) Synonym of while.
More Meanings
- (archaic or obsolete except dialectal) Often preceded by the: During the time; meanwhile.
Example Sentences
What money have I bought with me? […] even but a small sum; something in hand the whilst.
Nay, I prethee put on this gown, & this beard, make him beleeue thou art ſir Topas the Curate, doe it quickly. Ile call ſir Toby the whilſt.
Hero. Leave, leave, tis novv too late. She is dead, her laſt is breathed. / Cleo[phila]. VVhat ſhall vvee doe. / Her[o]. Goe run, / And tell the Duke; and vvhilſt ile cloſe her eyes.
Word Forms
- whilest
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whereas, notwithstanding, though, however, when, meanwhile.
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