while
Pronunciation change
Preposition change
Preposition |
- If happens while happens, they happen at the same time.
- He fell asleep while sitting at his desk.
Noun change
Plural |
Verb change
Plain form |
Third-person singular |
Past tense |
Past participle |
Present participle |
- To pass time.
- On Sundays, I like to while away the time by reading.