0
Thedynamix Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

While Vs Whilst?

0Which and when to use these two tricky buggers ?0-
  

Top answer

0They have the same meaning. Whilst is a more formal (and many would say old-fashioned) version, although it is more commonly used in some areas of the UK than others. 0-

— Nona the brit

  • 0They have the same meaning.
  • Whilst is a more formal (and many would say old-fashioned) version, although it is more commonly used in some areas of the UK than others.
  • 0-
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
0They have the same meaning. Whilst is a more formal (and many would say old-fashioned) version, although it is more commonly used in some areas of the UK than others. Most people probably never use it.02br
02br
00Basically, you could happily always use 'while' and never use 'whilst'.0-
0
0
0 Don't use 01i00whilst02i00 in American English.02br
00CJ 0-
0

Related Questions