while meaning, definition, what is while: during the time that something is happen...: Learn more. A while · While you’re about it · (every) once in a while · While the going’s good

a period of time, especially a short one. It takes a while to recover from the operation. in a while Mr Thomas will be with you in a while.

all the while meaning, definition, what is all the while: all the time that something is happening...: Learn more.

used to tell someone to do something while they are doing something else because it would be easier to do both things at the same time.

used to suggest that someone should do something while they are doing something else. I'm just going for a cup of coffee. Shall I bring you one while I'm at it?

sometimes, although not often. I do get a little anxious once in a while. I saw her in the shop every once in a while.

to offer something to someone so that they will do something for you. He promised to make it worth our while.

to spend time in a pleasant and lazy way. The evenings were whiled away in endless games of cards.

if you suggest doing something while the going's good, you think it should be done before it becomes difficult or impossible.

used to say that someone should spend time or money on something because they will gain something from it.