Difference Between While and Whilst

'Both while and whilst are ancient, though while is older. There's no difference in meaning between them. For reasons that aren't clear, whilst has survived in British English but has died out in the US. However, in Britain it is considered to be a more formal and literary word than its counterpart.

1. When should you use while and when should you use whilst?
2. When would you use the word whilst?
3. What is the meaning of whilst?
4. How do you use whilst in a sentence?
5. Is whilst old fashioned?
6. Can a sentence start with whilst?
7. Can I use whilst in an essay?
8. What's another word for whilst?
9. What is another word for while?
10. What is the Bengali meaning of whilst?
11. What's the meaning of whistle?
12. What is the meaning of whereas?

When should you use while and when should you use whilst?

While is more commonly used than whilst, the latter is believed to be even outdated by most Americans. Whilst is mostly used in British English, though way lesser than while. While can be used as a conjunction, preposition, noun or verb, whereas 'whilst' is used only as a conjunction or adverb.

When would you use the word whilst?

In standard British English and Australian English, whilst, as a conjunction, is synonymous with although, whereas, but or while. Unlike whilst, while is also used as a noun (as in "rest for a while") or a verb (as in "while away the hours"). The usage of whilst is chiefly British.

What is the meaning of whilst?

While and whilst mean the same when we use them as conjunctions. They both mean 'during the time that something else happens', or 'in contrast with something else'. While is much more common than whilst, and whilst sounds more formal: Would you like something to eat while we're waiting? (

How do you use whilst in a sentence?

1. She sang whilst she worked.
2. He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project.
3. All men whilst they are awake are in one common world;but each of them,when he is asleep,(www.Sentencedict.com)is in a world of his own.
4. He was at his happiest whilst playing cricket.

Is whilst old fashioned?

Americans find "whilst" quaint, old-fashioned, or literary. Most Brits, on the other hand, will swap happily between "while" and "whilst," although some Brits also find "whilst" a little outdated.

Can a sentence start with whilst?

Yes, you can start a sentence with the word 'whilst. ' 'Whilst' is a subordinating conjunction, which means that it can be used to begin a subordinate...

Can I use whilst in an essay?

You can't write “a whilst” – because “while” is being used as a noun. You can't use “a while” and “awhile” interchangeably – they mean different things.

What's another word for whilst?

What is another word for whilst?

What is another word for while?

What is another word for while?

What is the Bengali meaning of whilst?

translation of 'whilst' যদবধি, যতক্ষণ না, যখন

What's the meaning of whistle?

intransitive verb. 1a : to utter a shrill clear sound by blowing or drawing air through the puckered lips. b : to utter a shrill note or call resembling a whistle. c : to make a shrill clear sound especially by rapid movement the wind whistled.

What is the meaning of whereas?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1a : while on the contrary. b : although. 2 : in view of the fact that : since —used especially to introduce a preamble.