Another word for while

As long as, at the same time that, and at the moment that are another word for while. Instantly and momentarily are the opposites of while. On this page, find 31 synonyms for while, parts of speech, and examples of while sentences.

While synonyms

"While" is a conjunction used to indicate a period of time during which something happens or continues. It introduces a temporal clause and implies simultaneous or concurrent actions or conditions.

  • As long as
  • As
  • At the moment that
  • At the same time as
  • At the same time that
  • At the same time
  • At the time that
  • At the time
  • At the very moment that
  • By the time
  • During the time that
  • During the time
  • During which time
  • During which
  • Even as
  • Exactly when
  • For the period that
  • In the act of
  • In the process of
  • In the time
  • Just as
  • Just when
  • Meanwhile
  • On the point of
  • Simultaneously as
  • So long as
  • Throughout the time
  • When
  • Whilst
  • At the very time that

While sentences

  • He cooked dinner while she set the table.
  • They played music while the guests arrived.
  • She studied for exams while he painted.
  • The children played outside while it rained.
  • He listened attentively while she spoke passionately.
  • They walked along the beach while talking.
  • She cleaned the house while he gardened.

While parts of speech

Conjunction