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Meaning of while one is at it | Babel Free

Conjunction CEFR C2

Definitions

While one is doing that; while one is carrying out that action; suggesting another action one could accomplish at the same time.

Equivalents

Deutsch wenn man schon mal dran ist
Español ya que estamos
Suomi samalla samalla
Français tant qu'à faire tant qu'on y est
Italiano già che ci sei
Polski przy okazji przy okazji przy sposobności
Русский раз уж на то пошло

Examples

“If you're going downtown anyway, could you return these books to the library while you're at it?”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

while, whilst, as whiles whilever whilom whilome whilst

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