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Whilst

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Meaning

Adv

Often
by the: During the time; meanwhile.

Conj

In Australian English & British English:
  • Synonym of while
  • During the whole, or until
    , of the time that;
    , at the same time.
  • Within, or before
    , of the time that.
  • Although;
    ; whereas.
  • Besides; in addition.
  • Only if;
    ; as long as.
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    Origin

    whilst
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    -t
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    -te
    Middle English (1100-1500)
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    -te
    Old French (842-ca. 1400)
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    -tatem
    Latin
    whiles
    English
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