While
conjunction
At the same time that.
She read her book while he watched TV.
Often appears as...
- while waiting
- while working
noun
A period of time.
He's been gone for quite a while.
Often appears as...
- for a while
- in a while
conjunction
Even though, in spite of the fact that.
While I understand your concerns, I feel those are not significant.
Often appears as...
- while acknowledging
- while realizing
preposition
During the time when.
He slipped on the ice while getting out of the car.
Often appears as...
- while cooking
- while playing
verb
To spend time in a relaxed, pleasant way.
We whiled away the hours in the garden.
Often appears as...
- while away the afternoon
- while away some time
conjunction
At the same time that.
She read her book while he watched TV.
Often appears as...
- while waiting
- while working
noun
A period of time.
He's been gone for quite a while.
Often appears as...
- for a while
- in a while
conjunction
Even though, in spite of the fact that.
While I understand your concerns, I feel those are not significant.
Often appears as...
- while acknowledging
- while realizing
preposition
During the time when.
He slipped on the ice while getting out of the car.
Often appears as...
- while cooking
- while playing
verb
To spend time in a relaxed, pleasant way.
We whiled away the hours in the garden.
Often appears as...
- while away the afternoon
- while away some time
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Simultaneous Actions
Describe two things happening at the same time, often with different subjects.
He cooked while she cleaned.
Pro Tip 2/2Opposing Actions
Can highlight a contrast between two simultaneous activities.
She sang while everyone else whispered.
Pro Tip 1/2Simultaneous Actions
Describe two things happening at the same time, often with different subjects.
He cooked while she cleaned.
Pro Tip 2/2Opposing Actions
Can highlight a contrast between two simultaneous activities.
She sang while everyone else whispered.
Pro Tip 1/2Simultaneous Actions
Describe two things happening at the same time, often with different subjects.
He cooked while she cleaned.
Pro Tip 2/2Opposing Actions
Can highlight a contrast between two simultaneous activities.
She sang while everyone else whispered.
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Rethinking infidelity...
He needs to become, for a while, the protector of the boundaries. It's his responsibility to bring it up, because if he thinks about it, he can relieve Heather from the obsession, and from having to make sure that the affair isn't forgotten, and that in itself begins to restore trust.
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and potentially strengthened, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. This is the part of the brain that plays a large role in executive function, problem solving, switching between tasks, and focusing while filtering out irrelevant information.
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Can you solve the bridge...
Otherwise, the first zombie could step on the bridge while people are still on it. Finally, there are no tricks to use here. You can't swing across, use the bridge as a raft, or befriend the zombies.
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whilst the more advanced chicks take to the air
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themselves around the issues that I was raising what I'm keen to say is that I wasn't making this stuff up I gave a talk a while ago at a university in the Midwest somewhere and over lunch with the faculty beforehand some guys said to me you've been at this a long time now haven't you I said what's that he said
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The five major world...
And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving for one's own fulfillment at the expense of others. Following an eight-step plan can teach us to reduce that craving, and thus reduce the suffering.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
He needs to become, for a while, the protector of the boundaries. It's his responsibility to bring it up, because if he thinks about it, he can relieve Heather from the obsession, and from having to make sure that the affair isn't forgotten, and that in itself begins to restore trust.
Video examples
The benefits of a...
and potentially strengthened, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. This is the part of the brain that plays a large role in executive function, problem solving, switching between tasks, and focusing while filtering out irrelevant information.
Video examples
Panda Doesn't Realise...
By removing one cub at birth and then switching them throughout the day and night, keepers are able to encourage panda mothers to feed both siblings, while being under the impression that they have only one.
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Can you solve the bridge...
Otherwise, the first zombie could step on the bridge while people are still on it. Finally, there are no tricks to use here. You can't swing across, use the bridge as a raft, or befriend the zombies.
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Safari Live - Day 269 PIPE...
fascinating it's something that we've observed with them for for a while now
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The Most Dramatic...
Whilst the more advanced chicks take to the air
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Fish Vs Bird PIPE Blue...
whilst the more advanced chicks take to the air
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Incredible Animal...
Whilst the more advanced chicks take to the air
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American First Lady
I think is important to give a child room to make mistakes in order to learn. Mistakes build wings so later in life they can fly and go on their own. Let them fall once in awhile... Be their friend and parent as well. When they're in trouble, they will come to you first. Don't try to change their opinion.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
Presidents quickly realize that while a single act might destroy the world they live in, no one single decision can make life suddenly better or can turn history around for the good.
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Jennifer Lopez
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When I am wrong, I will learn the lesson and move on to face other challenges. For me, that's what creating your own life is. Doing your best work while being your best self.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
The sky is always there for me, while my life has been going through many, many changes. When I look up the sky, it gives me a nice feeling, like looking at an old friend.
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If you win while scoring goals, then you leave happy, but the most important thing is always the team. I do not think just of me.
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
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Selena Gomez
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For a while, my private life was the most talked about thing.
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John Lennon
English Musician
Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.
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Meryl Streep
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I want to feel my life while I'm in it.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
While there's life, there's hope.
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Melania Trump
American First Lady
I think is important to give a child room to make mistakes in order to learn. Mistakes build wings so later in life they can fly and go on their own. Let them fall once in awhile... Be their friend and parent as well. When they're in trouble, they will come to you first. Don't try to change their opinion.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
Presidents quickly realize that while a single act might destroy the world they live in, no one single decision can make life suddenly better or can turn history around for the good.
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Jennifer Lopez
American Musician
When I am wrong, I will learn the lesson and move on to face other challenges. For me, that's what creating your own life is. Doing your best work while being your best self.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
The sky is always there for me, while my life has been going through many, many changes. When I look up the sky, it gives me a nice feeling, like looking at an old friend.
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Luis Suarez
Uruguayan Athlete
If you win while scoring goals, then you leave happy, but the most important thing is always the team. I do not think just of me.
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
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Selena Gomez
American Actress
For a while, my private life was the most talked about thing.
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John Lennon
English Musician
Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.
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Meryl Streep
American Actress
I want to feel my life while I'm in it.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
While there's life, there's hope.
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