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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211. The kids had to fend for themselves while their parents were away.
212. While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction.
213. Life is like a hot bath. It feels good while you're in it, but the longer you stay in, the more wrinkled you get.
214. While stroking her little dog softly, she watched the television.
215. Thirty four people were slaughtered while queuing up to cast their votes.
216. We were chased by a bull while crossing the field.
217. Barry held the bowls while Liz ladled soup into them. Sentencedict.com
218. While in Taipei she stayed at a four star hotel.
219. Did you sneak into my room while I was asleep?
220. Drivers will experience delays while stretches of the road are being resurfaced.
221. The women and children spent a nerve-racking day outside waiting while fighting continued around them.
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.