whilst - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

whilst

during the time that something else is happeningduring the time that something else is happening

Examples

She read a book whilst waiting for the train.
He listened to music whilst cooking dinner.
The children played outside whilst their parents talked inside.

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whilst

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during the time that something else is happening

She read a book whilst waiting for the train.
He listened to music whilst cooking dinner.
The children played outside whilst their parents talked inside.
He stayed calm whilst others panicked.
I wrote notes whilst attending the lecture.

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used to indicate a contrast between two ideas or actions

She enjoys hiking whilst he prefers staying indoors.
I like coffee, whilst my sister drinks tea.
He is outgoing, whilst his brother is shy.
The city is busy, whilst the countryside is peaceful.
She works hard, whilst he procrastinates.

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used to indicate a contrast between two things