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You're listening to Joanna
She has an American accent.
NGSL Rank: 154
while
wʌɪl ![Listen](https://i0.wp.com/ringolingo.com/wp-content/plugins/ringo-lingo/public/images/listen-icon-blue.png?w=1100&ssl=1)
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Meanings
noun
- a period of time.E.g. we chatted for a while
- at the same time; meanwhile.E.g. he starts to draw, talking the while
conjunction
- during the time that; at the same time as.E.g. nothing much changed while he was away
- whereas (indicating a contrast).E.g. one person wants out, while the other wants the relationship to continue
adverb
- during which.E.g. the period while the animal remains alive
verb
- pass time in a leisurely manner.E.g. a diversion to while away the long afternoons
preposition
- until.E.g. father will be happy while dinner time
Practise saying this word
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