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- pronunciation:
- waIl
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hwaIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, conjunction, verb
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a period of time.
Please stay for a while.- similar words:
- spell, stretch, time
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related words: |
minute |
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part of speech: |
conjunction |
definition 1: |
during the time that; as long as.
I will not speak to you while you are angry. |
definition 2: |
although.
While he can't cook, he cleans very well. |
definition 3: |
and on the other hand; whereas.
He loves dogs, while she likes cats. |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
whiles, whiling, whiled |
definition: |
to cause to pass in a pleasant, calm and relaxed way (usually followed by "away").
We whiled away the days of summer. |
related words: |
pass |
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