Whilst
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While. [Archaic]Whilst the emperor lay at Antioch. Gibbon.The whilst, in the meantime; while. [Archaic.] Shak.
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Anachronistic form of while, used to create an illusion of intelligence or literacy. More often than not makes the user sound like a pretentious ass.
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An intelligent word to use in the place of while
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Whilst is the alternate form of while that can only be used mid-clause.
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Centuries ago, the word while developed into whiles and whilst. Whiles was soon dropped from usage, but whilst persists to this day, even though it is considered archaic.
The only difference between their meanings, and it is a subtle one, is that whilst has a slightly greater emphasis on two events happening concurrently. For example:
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Another way to say 'while.'
People who use the word 'whilst' think they sound intelligent, but no… they just sound fucking retarded.
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A word used by pretentious people that has the EXACT same meaning as while. It is used for the soul purpose of appearing different or unique. Often used by British people. Use this word if you want to sound like a cunt.
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The Europian version of while, commonly used when sarcastically talking formal to a teacher.
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