while

noun

A period of time.

noun

The time, effort, or trouble taken in doing something.

conjunction

As long as; during the time that.

conjunction

In spite of the fact that; although.

conjunction

But; however.

transitive verb

To spend (time) idly or pleasantly.

noun

A time; a space of time; especially, a short space of time during which something happens or is to happen or be done.

noun

Time spent upon anything; expenditure of time, and hence of pains or labor; trouble: as, to do it is not worth one’s while.

To cause to pass; spend; consume; kill: said of time: usually followed by away.

To occupy the time of; busy; detain.