whilst
pronunciation
How to pronounce whilst in British English:
UK [waɪlst]
How to pronounce whilst in American English:
US [waɪlst]
Word Origin
- whilst (adv.)
- late 14c., from while (q.v.) with adverbial genitive -s-, and excrescent -t- (as in amongst, amidst, betwixt).
Example
- 1. I used to hold down a full-time job whilst being busy and active outside work .
- 2. He says the mba course requires discipline to study , often alone , whilst maintaining a career .
- 3. Success for brands , agencies and people means constantly checking that you are holding fast to your basic principles , whilst embracing a constantly evolving communications world .
- 4. Whilst we cannot choose the adversity we can choose our attitude towards it .
- 5. Slide is a gaming firm , whilst jambool provides virtual currencies and payments .