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while

/waɪl/ conjunction · British & US
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What does while mean?

conjunction

Used to indicate that an action is done at the same time as another action, or to indicate a condition that must be met before an action is done. It can also be used to indicate a contrast between two actions.

Example

"I'll finish my homework while watching TV."

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