Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A term used to indicate something taking place at the same time as something else.
Whilst
/waɪlst/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
And the bell sounded again, whilst Fouquet repeated, "Gourville!My servants will see to your needs whilst I am absent."I did so, whilst the little man stood in the doorway.
Etymology:
Derived from Old English hwil, meaning "a period of time," and the suffix st, indicating simultaneity. Became prevalent in Middle English.
Usage Statistics:
15 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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