All while synonyms
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W w conjunction while
- as — If something happens as something else happens, it happens at the same time.
- though — for all that; however.
- although — You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
- whereas — a qualifying or introductory statement, especially one having “whereas” as the first word: to read the whereases in the will.
- albeit — You use albeit to introduce a fact or comment which reduces the force or significance of what you have just said.
- howbeit — Archaic. nevertheless.
- much as — great in quantity, measure, or degree: too much cake.
- when — at what time or period? how long ago? how soon?: When are they to arrive? When did the Roman Empire exist?
- but — You use but to introduce something which contrasts with what you have just said, or to introduce something which adds to what you have just said.
- however — nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that: We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying.
- at the same time — If two or more things exist, happen, or are true at the same time, they exist, happen, or are true together although they seem to contradict each other.
- during — throughout the duration, continuance, or existence of: He lived in Florida during the winter.
- whilst — While.
preposition while
- all along — If something has been true or been present all along, it has been true or been present throughout a period of time.
- in the middle of — at the centre of
- for the time being — the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
- in the course of — If something happens in the course of a particular period of time, it happens during that period of time.
- in the interim — for the time being, in the meantime
adverb while
- insofar — to such an extent (usually followed by as): I will do the work insofar as I am able.
- meantime — the intervening time: The party is Tuesday, but in the meantime I have to shop and prepare the food.
- for the moment — for now
- interregnum — an interval of time between the close of a sovereign's reign and the accession of his or her normal or legitimate successor.
noun while
- time — the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
- period — a rather large interval of time that is meaningful in the life of a person, in history, etc., because of its particular characteristics: a period of illness; a period of great profitability for a company; a period of social unrest in Germany.
- little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- interval — an intervening period of time: an interval of 50 years.
- bit — A bit of something is a small part or section of it.
- moment — an indefinitely short period of time; instant: I'll be with you in a moment.
- instant — an infinitesimal or very short space of time; a moment: They arrived not an instant too soon.
- interim — an intervening time; interval; meantime: School doesn't start till September, but he's taking a Spanish class in the interim.
- occasion — a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences: They met on three occasions.
- space — the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
- spell — a continuous course or period of work or other activity: to take a spell at the wheel.
- stretch — to draw out or extend (oneself, a body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full length or extent (often followed by out): to stretch oneself out on the ground.