Whilst vs. while?
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Alanna Madden -
October 6, 2020 -
Grammar Tips
Whilst and while are synonymous as a conjunction or relative adverb. However, “whilst" is chiefly British, and it never replaces "while” as a noun or verb.
Alanna Madden October 6, 2020 Grammar Tips Whilst and while are synonymous as a conjunction or relative adverb. However, “whilst" is chiefly British, and it never replaces "while” as a noun or verb.
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