Whiles

noun

/waɪlz/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounAn uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

"He lectured for quite a long while."

2.verbTo pass (time) idly.

3.verbTo occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.

4.verbTo loiter.

5.adverbSometimes; at times

6.adverbMeanwhile

7.conjunctionWhile

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