new word while

Meanings

• phrase

  A phrase meaning 'at the same time as' or 'during the process of'.

  - "I cook dinner while you set the table."
  - "He studies for his exams while listening to music."

---

Variants

List of all variants of new word while that leads to same result
a (good) long while , a good long while , a long while

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the phrase 'while' comes from the Old English word 'hwil', meaning 'a long time' or 'a period'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'during' or 'at the same time as'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The phrase 'while' is one of the most commonly used words in the English language.

2. The phrase 'while' can also be used as a subordinating conjunction to introduce a dependent clause, such as 'I will go to the store while you wait here'.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. simultaneous: The concept of two or more things happening at the same time.

2. concurrent: The occurrence of two or more things at the same time or successively, without one hindering the other.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The phrase 'while' is commonly used in literature and everyday speech to indicate the simultaneous occurrence of two actions. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo says, 'But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.' Here, Romeo is looking at Juliet while the sun is rising.

How to Memorize "new word while"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two actions happening at the same time, such as cooking dinner and setting the table, or studying and listening to music.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'while' with the idea of doing two things at once, such as cooking and setting the table, or studying and listening to music.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as a mental image or a phrase, to help remember the meaning of 'while' as 'at the same time as' or 'during the process of'.

---

Memorize "new word while" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize new word while is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.