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Significato di While
during the time that something is happening; at the same time as something else is happening
In simple words: A word used to talk about something happening at the same time as something else.
While in una frase
- We must have been burgled while we were asleep.
- Her parents died while she was still at school.
- While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction.
- You can go swimming while I'm having lunch.
- Shoes mended while you wait *(= on a shop sign)*
- While Tom's very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless.
- Some people work better to music while others do not.
- While I am willing to help, I do not have much time available.
- ‘I'm just going to buy some postcards.’ ‘Can you get me some stamps while you're at it?’
Come usare While
Use 'while' to show that two things happen at the same time. It is more formal than 'when' and is best used in written or spoken contexts where you want to emphasize simultaneous actions.
Grammar pattern
while + clause
Memory hint
Think of 'while' as two actions sharing a 'mile' together.
Parole correlate
Collocations with While
- while you were sleeping
- while he was gone
- while waiting for a bus
Synonyms for While
Common mistakes with While
- Using 'while' instead of 'although' in contrary contexts.
- Confusing 'while' with 'during' — they are used differently.
- Not using a comma before 'while' when starting a sentence.
While appears in
More words like While
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To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Domande frequenti su While
Cosa significa While?
A word used to talk about something happening at the same time as something else.
Cosa significa While in italiano?
A word used to talk about something happening at the same time as something else.
Qual è la definizione di While?
during the time that something is happening; at the same time as something else is happening
Come si usa While in una frase?
We must have been burgled while we were asleep.
Puoi fare un altro esempio di While?
Her parents died while she was still at school.
Quali sono i sinonimi di While?
Alcune alternative comuni sono when.
Qual è il contrario di While?
Significati opposti includono whereas, however.
Quali parole si abbinano a While?
Si abbina spesso a while you were sleeping, while he was gone, while waiting for a bus.
Quali sono gli errori comuni con While?
Using 'while' instead of 'although' in contrary contexts. Confusing 'while' with 'during' — they are used differently. Not using a comma before 'while' when starting a sentence.
Come si pronuncia While?
US: /["/waɪl/"]/, UK: /["/waɪl/"]/. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.
Quando dovrei usare While?
Use 'while' to show that two things happen at the same time. It is more formal than 'when' and is best used in written or spoken contexts where you want to emphasize simultaneous actions.
Che livello CEFR ha While?
"While" è al livello A2 della scala CEFR.