during the time that; although; but (in contrast); a period of time; to pass time etc in a lazy way
as long as
Cases of word usage
1) the sport of fighting while wearing a padded gloves (boxing)
2) (an) entertainment (songs, dancing etc) provided in a restaurant etc while guests are dining or drinking (cabaret)
3) a silky covering made by a caterpillar to protect itself while it is a chrysalis, especially that of the silkworm (cocoon)
4) a place where babies are looked after while their parents go to work, church etc (creche)
5) (of rain, snow etc) being blown hard while falling; the activity of operating a vehicle (driving)
6) to use movements of the hands, arms or head to express oneself while speaking (gesticulate)
7) (a sauce made using) the juice which comes from meat while it is cooking (gravy)
8) a machine used for holding and turning pieces of wood or metal while they are being shaped etc (lathe)
9) during the time between (e.g. while waiting) (meanwhile)
10) to send (an accused person) back (from a law court) to prison, e.g. while waiting for a report (remand)