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whiles

The word “whiles” has 1 syllable: whiles

It's pronounced as /waɪlz/

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In the thesaurus, “whiles” has 71 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for whiles along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for whiles

Antonyms for whiles

Meanings of whiles

  • noun
    1. An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
  • verb
    1. To pass (time) idly.
    2. To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
    3. To loiter.
  • adverb
    1. Sometimes; at times.
    2. Meanwhile.
  • conjunction
    1. While.

Example Sentences

  • He often whiles away the afternoon by reading novels.
  • She whiles the hours away with music and painting.
  • The traveler whiles away long flights by watching movies.
  • He whiles his free time away playing chess online.
  • The child whiles away rainy days with puzzles and games.

On this page you'll find 81 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whiles, such as: New York minutes, aeons, ages, attempts, beats, bits, days.

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