While
While conjunction - At or during the time that.
Usage example: pay attention while I'm explaining how the new phone system works
Whilst is a synonym for while (British) in during topic. In some cases you can use "Whilst" instead a conjunction "While", when it comes to topics like though, when, as long as. popular alternative
Whilst
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Whilst and While. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/while/whilst
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Whilst or While. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/while/whilst.
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