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Meaning of the while | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR B2

Definitions

At the same time; during that period; meanwhile.

not-comparable

Examples

“Finally, she reluctantly piled in with me, complaining the while.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

the whole nine yards the world over theah theaterward theaterwards theaterwise

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