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Significado de 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 em uma 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?’
Como usar 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.
Palavras relacionadas
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.
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Perguntas frequentes sobre While
O que significa While?
A word used to talk about something happening at the same time as something else.
O que significa While em português?
A word used to talk about something happening at the same time as something else.
Qual é a definição de While?
during the time that something is happening; at the same time as something else is happening
Como se usa While em uma frase?
We must have been burgled while we were asleep.
Pode dar outro exemplo de While?
Her parents died while she was still at school.
Quais são os sinônimos de While?
Algumas alternativas comuns são when.
Qual é o oposto de While?
Significados opostos incluem whereas, however.
Que palavras combinam com While?
Costuma combinar com while you were sleeping, while he was gone, while waiting for a bus.
Quais são os erros comuns ao usar 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.
Como se pronuncia While?
US: /["/waɪl/"]/, UK: /["/waɪl/"]/. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.
Quando devo usar 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.
Qual é o nível CEFR de While?
"While" está no nível A2 da escala CEFR.