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During the same time that
“The kids were playing video games while I prepared dinner.”
Despite the fact that
“This project, while challenging, has been very rewarding.”
An adversative conjunction expressing contrast, similar to although, though, while
“While he had a rough exterior, inside was a heart of gold.”
In contrast
“He was thin, while his twin brother was chubby.”
As long as
“You will be allowed to stay at this school while you continue to pass your exams.”
A period of time
“We spent a while discussing ideas for our new project.”
Energy or effort required
“It will be worth your while to do well in this exam.”
A very short or brief period of time
To pass time in a leisurely manner
“We would while away the time on the beach during our holiday.”
To laze around, mostly doing nothing
However, on the other hand
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