What does while mean?

Definition

Introduces a situation continuing during the time another situation or event occurs; temporal overlap, not contrast.

Example sentences

• While I was reading, someone opened the door.🔊

  While I was reading, someone opened the door.

• Someone opened the door while I was reading.🔊

  Someone opened the door while I was reading.

• We were eating while the children were sleeping.🔊

  We were eating while the children were sleeping.

while in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese