“While” or “Wile”

Overview

while / wile are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

while: (noun) a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition.

wile: NA

Pronunciation

while: w·AY·l

wile: w·AY·l

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