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

Synonyms and Antonyms for Whilst

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The word "whilst" in example sentences

Do it for a term whilst grooming a good successor on (or especially put onto) the GLA and, if you do a good job, you will be rewarded with a place in a future Cabinet, future (elected or unelected) Upper House etc, whatever you want. ❋ Unknown (2007)

According to the Independent Schools Council parents hoping to send their child to a private school will mean shelling out, on average, £3,000 a term whilst fees including student boarding are usually around £7,500. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The BoE is short of £200bn and buying that back will not be so easy short term whilst the Bank's MPC has to come to terms with the now massive cumulative overshoot of the CPI against target. ❋ Unknown (2011)

I find the image of a traditional British bobby with his arm round the shoulder of the late, unlamented, Sadam Hussein whilst waving a wedge of notes a design classic. on July 29, 2009 at 8: 57 pm R/T ❋ Inspector Gadget (2009)

I was awarded the Purple Heart for hand-to-hand conflict I was involved in whilst in Mogadishu, ❋ Unknown (2010)

I did have a fantasy last night, whilst watching the three of four useful idiots who put the windows of RBS in whilst surrounded by at least 30 if not 50 journalists, of locking up the press pack who were there on conspiracy charges and assisting an offender. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2009)

We invite open-minded and perceptive people to feel the Buddha within whilst trekking from lush tropical forests to the arid high plateaus. ❋ Unknown (2009)

From one hand he uses gouache, hand painted monochromed based objects whilst from the other hand he uses “Depth Map” a technique where every pixel on the object is a shade of gray that is proportional to its distance from the object looking at it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Quote of the night from Conservative Home's live blogging, which I was reading and participating in whilst watching the programme and live blogging here - who says only women can multitask? ❋ Not A Sheep (2008)

One item that I will repeat is a quote from Peter Hain whilst he was Leader of the House of Commons, he sad this on 26 June 2003 It is of the greatest importance that the conduct of Members of the House meets, and is seen to meet, the high standards expected by the Wicks committee [on standards in public life], and also by our constituents. ❋ Not A Sheep (2008)

It was about 2 1/2 years in whilst I still wore the big hat and the blue suit of truth. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2008)

Then, on a memorable day in July 2002 I got a phone call whilst on the train to a meeting. ❋ Christine Burns (2009)

I used to go out (b4 children) with our local silver band and shake a tin whilst they played carols. ❋ Newmania (2007)

I have seen scrotes hand themselves in whilst carrying bags of belongings including playstations etc. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2007)

And 'Surface tension' was in an anthology I read in English whilst spending an overlong holiday in Germany once, so it has special memories for me too! ❋ Steve (2009)

Now she knew him; so she led him into the house and, making him sit down, brought out a book and said to him, “Look therein whilst I order my affair and return to thee.” ❋ Unknown (2006)

Anonymous said ... amen. not the mention the issue of the music database being clear channel all over again whilst claiming to support independent musicians. this is clearly the rationale of a person who is entirely out of touch with the plight of independent musicians. ❋ Ben Barren (2006)

For instance, I never use the word whilst, and always use while instead. ❋ DC (2008)

I always [listen] [to Mozart] whilst [studying]. ❋ Vith (2013)

While other goods are becoming [cheaper], bread is becoming more expensive." (You would not use "whilst" here.) The guys were [filming] the video whilst jumping off [cliffs]! (You could use "while" here, but you would lose the emphasis on the dramatic fact that the two acts were being done at the same time.) ❋ Brother Ramon (2011)

"I'll [do the dishes] whilst you do the laudnry" as [apposed] to "While you were out of town, i [skeeted] all over your furniture." ❋ Krevin (2007)

I was trying to take [a look] at that [hot chick] whilst driving. It didn't [turnout] so well. ❋ Kamikazie (2006)

"Hello [m'lady]," he said whilst [tipping] his fedora. "[Don't talk to me]." ❋ Lamasauce (2015)

[I will stab you] [to death] whilst I [pee on] your body. ❋ SHUTUPjasper (2015)

He's always been [so good] at [whilsting], he can get so much done so [fast]. ❋ Dominic Chacal (2011)

I [tripped] [whilst] walking [to school] ❋ Peetsa (2015)

They left the Earth just prior to its [destruction], but left humanity one last message, [a triple jump through a hoop whilst whistling the Star Spangled Banner], which, when translated, read, [So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish]. ❋ Cameleopard42 (2010)

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