whilst /waɪlst/ BrE AmE conjunction British English formal
↑ while
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THESAURUS
▪ while during the time that you are doing something, or something is happening:
I bought a magazine while I was waiting for the train.
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While we were on holiday, my bag was stolen.
▪ meanwhile at the same time as something else is happening:
They’re still working on our bedroom. Meanwhile, we’re sleeping downstairs.
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The Russians, meanwhile, declared war on August 8.
▪ in the meantime during the period of time between now and a future event, or between two events in the past:
More aid is expected soon, but in the meantime these people are going hungry.
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My new job hadn’t started, so in the meantime I tried to write a book.
▪ whilst British English while. Whilst sounds a little more formal than while :
One American plane was forced to land whilst flying over North Korea.
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Whilst all this was going on, the performers were getting ready for the show.