Whilst
Word | WHILST |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | whilst |
Pronunciations | /hwaɪlst/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Whilst"
What do we mean by whilst?
While. conjunction
Same as while, or whiles, in all its senses.
In the mean time.
While. adverb
In the meantime; while. adverb
While, at the same time. conjunction
(rare or literary in North America) While, at the same time.
Anachronistic form of "while", used to create an illusion of intelligence or literacy. More often than not makes the user sound like a pretentious ass. Urban Dictionary
Centuries ago, the word "while" developed into "whiles" and "whilst". "Whiles" was soon dropped from usage, but "whilst" persists to this day, even though it is considered archaic. The only difference between their meanings, and it is a subtle one, is that "whilst" has a slightly greater emphasis on two events happening concurrently. For example: Urban Dictionary
Whilst is the alternate form of "while" that can only be used mid-clause. Urban Dictionary
An intelligent word to use in the place of "while" Urban Dictionary
A word used by pretentious people that has the EXACT same meaning as "while." It is used for the soul purpose of appearing "different" or "unique." Often used by British people. Use this word if you want to sound like a cunt. Urban Dictionary
Another way to say 'while.' People who use the word 'whilst' think they sound intelligent, but no… they just sound fucking retarded. Urban Dictionary
A fancier way to say Multi-Tasking. Use it to impress your friends at your mastery of the English language. Urban Dictionary
The Europian version of while, commonly used when sarcastically talking formal to a teacher. Urban Dictionary
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish Urban Dictionary
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