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While
01
a span of time
while
01
despite the fact that; even though
02
used to indicate contrast
03
used to indicate a period of time during which an action takes place or a state of affairs exists, often denoting simultaneous or concurrent events
while
n
Example
The children played in the park for a while, enjoying the warm afternoon sun.
She waited patiently for a while before the bus finally arrived.
He studied for a while before taking a short break to rest his eyes.
They chatted for a while, catching up on each other's lives before saying goodbye.
After searching for a while, she finally found her misplaced keys under the sofa.
