Antonyms for while
ʰwaɪl, waɪlwhile

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.9 / 7 votes

1. while

   Sequence and succession apply to events viewed as following one another; time and duration denote something conceived of as enduring while events take place and acts are done. According to the necessary conditions of human thought, events are contained in time as objects are in space, time existing before the event, measuring it as it passes, and still existing when the event is past. Duration and succession are more general words than time; we can speak of infinite or eternal duration or succession, but time is commonly contrasted with eternity. Time is measured or measurable duration.

   Synonyms:
   age, date, duration, eon, epoch, era, period, season, sequence, succession, term, time

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Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. while, piece, spell, patchnoun

   a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

   "he was here for a little while"; "I need to rest for a piece"; "a spell of good weather"; "a patch of bad weather"

   Synonyms:
   darn, small-arm, turn, maculation, spot, piece, eyepatch, bandage, objet d'art, slice, bit, firearm, trance, composition, dapple, part, plot of land, patch, temporary hookup, tour, fleck, go, piece of music, man, enchantment, spell, speckle, charm, art object, magical spell, magic spell, plot, opus, plot of ground, mend, musical composition

How to use while in a sentence?

1. Samir Kamal:

   Something should be done by OPEC countries to reinstate its role to stabilize the market, ensuring a fair price for both producers and consumers, or there is no need for it any more, especially if only one country is dictating its strategy while hurting other members.

2. James Pickett:

   Increasingly, research shows us that while amyloid plays an important part in Alzheimer's, it's not the only issue.

3. Brad Stewart:

   Neither Congressman Dold nor YouthBuild Lake County were aware that, after graduating from the program and while interning at YouthBuild, Mr. McBride had a restraining order taken out against him by his now ex-wife.

4. Wilbur Ross:

   While we agree that 5G is important, we do think there's a genuine security risk, at the end of the day, obviously, India has to make its own decision, but our concerns are security not protectionism.

5. Nick Hague:

   It's like going over Niagara Falls in a barrel but while you're on fire.

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