While synonyms

whilst

While.

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though

Conceding or supposing that; even if:

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whereas

It being the case that; in view of the fact that

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although (related)

Regardless of the fact that; even though:

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even-though

Although, though; despite or in spite of the fact that

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throughout the time that

As long as

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during the time that

As long as

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Also used with away: dawdle

To pass (time) without working or in avoiding work.

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strain

An injury resulting from violent effort; a sprain.

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trifle away

To pass (time) without working or in avoiding work.

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until

A rather short period

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awhile (related)

A while; an unspecified period of time, often, specif., a lengthy one

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spell

(Informal) A period of weather of a particular kind:

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and so (related)

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when (related)

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but (related)

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as-long-as (related)

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endeavor

A conscientious or concerted effort toward an end; an earnest attempt.

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exertion

Exertion is defined as physical or mental effort, or to the use of force or influence.

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fiddle away

(Intransitive) To play the fiddle idly.

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idle

(Intransitive) To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.

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kill

To consume entirely; finish off:

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during

(Rare) A surname.

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as-if (related)

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and (related)

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but now (related)

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striving

Effort.

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industrious (related)

To pass (time) without working or in avoiding work.

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in the time that

As long as

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pain

(Uncountable) The condition or fact of suffering or anguish especially mental, as opposed to pleasure; torment; distress; sadness; grief; solicitude; disquietude.

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trouble

A distressing or difficult happening or situation

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waste

To fail to take advantage of or use for profit; lose:

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wile

Alternative spelling of while, "to pass the time".

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big (related)

A biological insulation garment; an air-tight, full-body suit intended to prevent the spread of contaminants.

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work (related)

The part of a day devoted to an occupation or undertaking:

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bit

(Informal) Specifically, a small amount of time.

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interim

Interim is defined as a period of time between one event and another.

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occasion

A favorable or appropriate time or juncture:

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period

An end, completion, or conclusion, or a point of time marking this

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stretch

(Baseball) A series of movements in which a pitcher, standing with the glove side facing home plate, raises both hands to the height of the head and then lowers them to the chest or waist for a short pause before pitching the ball. It is used especially when runners are on base because it gives base runners less time to steal than they have during a full windup.

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yet

(Dialectal) A metal pan or boiler; yetling.

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piece

The definition of a piece is a part of a whole.

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patch

A small piece of cloth used for patchwork.