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While vs whilst #1 (permalink) Mon Dec 26, 2005 10:57 am   While vs whilst
 

Hello and merry Christmas everybody!

Could you please explain me, what's the difference between while and whilst?

Thank you in advance
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While vs whilst #2 (permalink) Mon Dec 26, 2005 14:08 pm   While vs whilst
 

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Whilst is more used in BrE. To me it sounds slightly outdated or archaic.
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Thank you! #3 (permalink) Mon Dec 26, 2005 15:00 pm   Thank you!
 

Thank you very much for your explanation, Mister Micawber!
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Whilst #4 (permalink) Mon Dec 26, 2005 16:39 pm   Whilst
 

Hi Sidle Jinks

This conjunction is used or has been used in a literary context in the past but in conversation today it would be used for comic effect in a way laughing at the oldfashioned nature of the word.

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Thank you! #5 (permalink) Mon Dec 26, 2005 16:53 pm   Thank you!
 

Alan, thank you very much!
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