whiles

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/waɪlz/ English

Definitions

noun

An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.“He lectured for quite a long while.”

verb

To pass (time) idly.
To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
To loiter.

adverb

Sometimes; at times
Meanwhile

conjunction

While

Related words

Synonyms

spell hang around linger idle laze lounge piece otherwhiles oftenwhiles umwhile oftwhiles therewhilst whilom wanst withall whenas whilome while-ere

Rhymes

trials files juveniles lifestyles piles aisles miles styles exiles reconciles

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