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while
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
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noun
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
“He lectured for quite a long while.”
verb
To pass (time) idly.
To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
To loiter.
preposition
Until.
conjunction
During the same time that.
“He was sleeping while I was singing.”
Although.
“This case, while interesting, is a bit frustrating.”
Until.
“I'll wait while you've finished painting.”
As long as.
“While you're at school you may live at home.”
(public policy) Used to denote an individual experiencing racial profiling when performing a seemingly benign activity.
“He was detained for four hours at the store yesterday. His crime? Shopping while black.”
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He lectured for quite a long while.
He was sleeping while I was singing.
This case, while interesting, is a bit frustrating.
I'll wait while you've finished painting.
While you're at school you may live at home.
He was detained for four hours at the store yesterday. His crime? Shopping while black.
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