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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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When do i use while and when do i use whilst
  

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, "whilst" is considered antiquated and isn't really used. I believe it is still used among some speakers in Britian. While is always correct for either country, so I would go with that.

  • , "whilst" is considered antiquated and isn't really used.
  • I believe it is still used among some speakers in Britian.
  • While is always correct for either country, so I would go with that.
  • I'm not aware of any difference in meaning, but maybe someone from the UK could enlighten me on that, as there may be a nuanced difference I'm unaware of.
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In the U.S., "whilst" is considered antiquated and isn't really used.

I believe it is still used among some speakers in Britian. While is always correct for either country, so I would go with that. I'm not aware of any difference in meaning, but maybe someone from the UK could enlighten me on that, as there may be a nuanced difference I'm unaware of.

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