whilst

[waɪlst]

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

Synonyms for whilst

• while
• as
• when

Phrases with whilst

• whilst away the time

  to spend time in a leisurely or unproductive manner

  Example

  He likes to whilst away the time by playing video games.

• whilst we're on the subject

  used to introduce a related topic or point

  Example

  Whilst we're on the subject of food, have you tried the new restaurant downtown?

• whilst not perfect

  although not ideal or without flaws

  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

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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.