While

Conjunction

1. During the same time that.
2. Although.
3. (Northern England, Scotland) Until.
4. As long as.
5. (media, public policy) Used to denote an individual experiencing racial profiling when performing a seemingly benign activity.

Usage notes

• See whilst.

Synonyms

• (during the same time that): whilst
• (although): as much as; even though
• (until): till; until
• (as long as): provided that, providing, so long as