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while

Liên từNgoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: whilesQuá khứ: whiledPhân từ 2: whiledV-ing: whilingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

The term functions as a bridge between two simultaneous events, creating a sense of overlap. It suggests a continuous state of being or action that provides a background for another activity, often implying a relaxed or rhythmic synchronization of events.

Countable when referring to a specific duration or interval (a while). Uncountable when referring to the general concept of time passing.

Ý nghĩa

Liên từ

[doing something][doing something]

During the time that something else is happening

"I listened to music while I was cleaning."

Danh từ

[someone][something]

"I will be gone for a little while."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To pass time in a leisurely or idle way

"They whiled away the afternoon playing cards."

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