whilst

[hwahylst, wahylst]

conjunction

1. Chiefly British.,  while.

whilst

/ waɪlst /

conjunction

1. another word for while while while while while

Word History and Origins

Origin of whilst¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English whilest, equivalent to whiles + excrescent -t as in amongst, amidst

Word History and Origins

Origin of whilst¹

C13: from _whiles + -t as in amidst

Example Sentences

"And whilst I was isolated, the press... were able to beat me up in the dark. That's been happening for about the last eight years. And I chose to leave the UK."

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"It is clear there is a need to maintain and improve these important buildings whilst also enhancing the environmental sustainability of these venues," said Dafydd Rhys, chief executive of the Arts Council of Wales.

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The senior lawyer commissioned by Rayner gives a draft opinion on her situation in the evening, whilst seeking further information.

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The department of health in Northern Ireland said it was "committed to improving patient safety" and whilst there were no immediate plans to introduce Martha's rule there, it would continue to monitor the roll-out and impact in England.

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"Whilst the majority of children are best served by attending school, we recognise the right to home educate," it added.

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