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Wordabulary

while

Pronunciation
Conjunction A1 Beginner

Quick answer

During the time that something else is happening.

"She listened to music while she cooked dinner."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

as

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She listened to music _____ she cooked dinner."

Answer: while

In your own words, what does "while" mean?

During the time that something else is happening.

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