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While
01
a span of time
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.
They chatted for a while, catching up on each other 's lives before saying goodbye.
while
01
despite the fact that; even though
Example
While the weather was unfavorable, they went ahead with the outdoor event.
While he faced numerous challenges, he never gave up on his dream.
While she had reservations about the plan, she decided to go along with it.
02
used to indicate contrast
Example
Some students find math easy, while others struggle with it.
The north of the country experiences cold winters, while the south has mild weather year-round.
He is very outgoing and sociable, while his wife is more reserved and introverted.
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
Example
The children played outside while the sun was shining.
The students chatted quietly while the teacher was writing on the board.
He listened to music while I did my homework.
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.
They chatted for a while, catching up on each other's lives before saying goodbye.
He studied for a while before taking a short break to rest his eyes.
After searching for a while, she finally found her misplaced keys under the sofa.
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