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whilst

[ wahylst, hwahylst ]

conjunction

  1. Chiefly British. while.


whilst

/ ɲɪ /

conjunction

  1. another word for while while while while while
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of whilst1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English whilest, equivalent to whiles + excrescent -t as in amongst, amidst
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Word History and Origins

Origin of whilst1

C13: from whiles + -t as in amidst
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Simon Jones, head of policy at Mind Cymru, said: "Whilst the direction of travel is what we wanted to see, there must now be clear and consistent leadership to deliver on these commitments with urgency and long-term funding."

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"Whilst losing sight in one eye is terrifying," she says, "my biggest fear was that it might spread to my left eye."

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Phil Mitchell opens up to friends and family whilst visiting his father's grave.

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A spokesperson said it was "committed to listening to victims whilst working with partners across the criminal justice system in the continual improvement of the communication process".

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Phillips replied: "Whilst we have committed to five, I expect to actually go further."

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