While ( conjunction , noun , adverb )

(As a conjunction)

While ( conjunction )

1. During the time that.
2. Throughout the time that.
3. At the same time as.
4. In the time that.
5. Over the time that.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english hwīl; akin to old high german hwīl time, latin quīle.

Examples:

1. I read while he cooked dinner.
2. She slept while the baby cried.
3. He worked while I watched TV.
4. I"ll call you while I"m on my lunch break.
5. I'll be home in an hour or so, while you finish up with work.

(As a noun)

While ( noun )

1. During the time that.
2. Throughout the time that.
3. At the same time as.
4. In the time that.
5. Over the time that.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english hwīl; akin to old high german hwīl time, latin quīle.

Examples:

1. I read while he cooked dinner.
2. She slept while the baby cried.
3. He worked while I watched TV.
4. I"ll call you while I"m on my lunch break.
5. I'll be home in an hour or so, while you finish up with work.

(As an adverb)

While ( adverb )

1. During the time that.
2. Throughout the time that.
3. At the same time as.
4. In the time that.
5. Over the time that.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english hwīl; akin to old high german hwīl time, latin quīle.

Examples:

1. I read while he cooked dinner.
2. She slept while the baby cried.
3. He worked while I watched TV.
4. I"ll call you while I"m on my lunch break.
5. I'll be home in an hour or so, while you finish up with work.