whilst Definition
while.
Using whilst: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whilst" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Whilst I was cooking dinner, my husband was setting the table.
Example
I like to listen to music whilst I work.
Example
She fell asleep whilst reading her book.
whilst Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with whilst
Example
He likes to whilst away the time by playing video games.
Example
Whilst we're on the subject of food, have you tried the new restaurant downtown?
Example
Whist not perfect, the project was completed on time and within budget.
Origins of whilst
Middle English, from Old English 'hwilc', meaning 'which' + '-t', a suffix indicating the past tense
Summary: whilst in Brief
'Whilst' [waɪlst] is a conjunction that means 'while.' It is used to indicate that two actions are happening at the same time, as in 'Whilst I was cooking dinner, my husband was setting the table.' 'Whilst' can also be used in phrases like 'whilst away the time,' meaning to spend time leisurely, or 'whilst not perfect,' meaning although not ideal.