Synonyms 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

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms: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

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Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. whilenoun

   Synonyms:
   time, season, space of time

2. whileadjective

   Synonyms:
   during the time that

3. whileadjective

   Synonyms:
   as long as

4. whileadjective

   Synonyms:
   at the same time that

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:5.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "while":

   although, whereas, whilst, though, despite, albeit, during, time, notwithstanding

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1. Veronika Pechlaner:

   It's extremely reassuring that (Germany) is not losing momentum while the Greece situation remains unresolved.

2. Anthony Scaramucci:

   Our goal has always been to empower big, important ideas and foster a community to address shared challenges, we’re also bringing SALT to NYC for the first time to help spur revitalization efforts in the city, and want to demonstrate leadership by returning to some semblance of normalcy while maintaining a safe environment for our attendees.

3. Jane Chittikfor:

   I would love to see the Obamas open up their huge property and erect tents and look after all these people while they're being processed.

4. The Nashville patient:

   My doctors, nurses and techs have been incredible, they’ve taken a scary and mysterious syndrome and made sense of it quickly while keeping me informed and calm.

5. Janet Kennedy:

   One partner might like snuggling before bed and falling asleep in the other's arms, while the other feels crowded and can't relax unless he or she turns away.