while

1. while (noun) — sense 1

Definition: An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

Example: He lectured for quite a long while.

2. while (noun) — sense 2

Definition: An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.: An uncertain long period of time

3. while (noun) — sense 3

Definition: An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.: An uncertain short moment.

4. while (conj) — sense 4

Definition: During the same time that.

Example: He was sleeping while I was singing.

5. while (conj) — sense 5

Definition: Although.

Example: This case, while interesting, is a bit frustrating.

6. while (conj) — sense 6

Definition: Until.

Example: I'll wait while you've finished painting.

7. while (prep) — sense 7

Definition: Until.

Example: I may be conveyed into your chamber; I'll lie under your bed while midnight.

8. while (verb) — sense 8

Definition: To pass (time) idly.

Example: I whiled away the hours whilst waiting for him to arrive

9. while (verb) — sense 9

Definition: To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.

Example: They whiled them with such answere as suted to their purposes, and long adoe was made in weaving and unweaving Penelopes web, till the Spanish Armada was upon the Coast, and the very Ordnance proclaimed in their eares a surcease from further illusions.

10. while (verb) — sense 10

Definition: To elapse, to pass.

Example: The tedious hours whiled slowly on, 'till the succeeding afternoon, when the expected carriage made its appearance much sooner than they had promised themselves.