whilst

Whilst is defined as while and refers to things going on at the same time as something else.

(conjunction)

If you fall asleep as you are watching a movie, this is an example of a situation where you fall asleep whilst watching a movie.

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See whilst in Webster's New World College Dictionary

conjunction

Chiefly Brit. while

Origin: ME whilest, extended < whiles, whiles

See whilst in American Heritage Dictionary 4

conjunction
Chiefly British
While.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English whilest

Origin: , alteration of whiles, whiles; see whiles

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