While

5 lettersconjunctioncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

During the time that; at the same time as something else happens.

“I'll cook dinner while you set the table.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ʍaɪl/

Related Words

Synonyms

during whereas whilst

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

WH start with I and silent E ending.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; good balance of consonants and vowels.

Words Related to While

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “while” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

chile whale whilk whill whils whine white whole whsle

Words you can make from While

Shorter words formed from the letters in “while”.

elhi heil hile

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