Synonym: patch, piece, spell. Similar words: meanwhile, after a while, once in a while, whip, whither, white, whisper, child. Meaning: [hwaɪl /w-] 
n. a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition.
n. a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition. 
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181. Hold still a minute while I pin your dress up.
182. While the water was heating she decided to shake out the carpet.
183. The truth may hurt for a little while but a lie hurts forever.
184. Traffic will be diverted through the side streets while the main road is resurfaced.
185. Yasin had seriously hurt himself while trying to escape from the police.
186. While his interest in these sports began to wane, a passion for rugby developed.
187. Can you hold the bag while I open the door?
188. Would you care to see it/ sit down for a while?
189. I waited for her in the corridor, while she went in to see the doctor.
190. My hat blew off while I was crossing the bridge.
191. Some people dream of success while others wake up and work hard at it.
192. The house was a school for a while, but has reverted to being a private house.
193. A dynamo on a bicycle will power a pair of lights while the wheels are going round.
194. Please keep the doors closed while the train is moving.
195. I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away.
196. We began to rake over the seedbed while they were selecting the seeds.
197. His grandfather would always chip in while we were talking.
197. Sentencedict.com try its best to collect and make good sentences.
198. Some people will never be forgotten while some are always substitutes.
199. The sick girl moaned a while, and then fell asleep.
200. It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office.
201. They Sported for a while, and then went to bed.
202. Have you got some peanuts for us to nibble while the party warms up?
203. The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out.
204. We visited a few galleries while we were in Prague.
205. I don't think you should say anything while the boss is still in/within earshot.
206. We'll have two days ashore while the ship is in port.
207. She inveigled him into the house and robbed him while he slept.
208. Someone rammed my car while it was parked outside my house.
209. Paula stood in for Jane, while Jane was on holiday.
210. One hypothesis is that the victim fell asleep while driving.
More similar words: meanwhile, after a while, once in a while, whip, whither, white, whisper, child, chill, which, chilled, grandchild, only child, the White House, file, tile, pile, toilet, pile up, mobile, hostile, profile, missile, fragile, dilemma, trailer, smile on, retailer, detailed, automobile.