어떤 일이 일어나는 특정한 시간이나 기간
A length or period of time, often a short one.
예문:
"It has been a long while since we last spoke."
"She decided to stay for a while."
어떤 일이 진행되고 있는 바로 그 시간 동안
During the time that something else is happening.
예문:
"The phone rang while I was cooking dinner."
"Please be quiet while the baby is sleeping."
두 가지 사실이나 상황을 서로 대조할 때
Used to show a contrast between two different facts or situations.
예문:
"I enjoy swimming, while my sister prefers running."
"The first book was exciting, while the second one was dull."
앞의 사실을 인정하면서도 뒤에 다른 내용을 덧붙일 때
In spite of the fact that; although.
예문:
"While I understand your concern, I cannot change the rules."
"While the movie was long, it was never boring."
시간을 한가롭고 여유 있게 보내다
To spend time in a relaxed or leisurely way.
예문:
"They whiled away the afternoon by the river."
"We whiled away the hours playing board games."