whilst

/wˈa‍ɪlst/

/ˈwaɪɫst/

whilst

while something else is happening

indicating a contrast between two things

synonyms : whereas

used to indicate a contrast between two things

whilst

during which

Examples

1. I wait patiently whilst he gives me the once-over.

2. Whilst, stupidly, Jeremy went for the longer route.

3. Common subordinating conjunctions are: because, since, as, although, though, while or whilst, and whereas.

4. These include, an ability to OPERATE SAFELY WHILST FOLLOWING RULES AND PROCEDURES.