whilst

We don't.

They have different meanings and uses altogether. Perhaps if you provide more context we can evaluate which word makes more sense for what you are trying to say.

Whilst (or "while" in the U.S.) refers to a period of time.

However can have many meanings, such as "although" or "whichever manner" or "in spite of that..."

Thank you KJin,
Yes, you are right. And no there is no context. I was reading a note, and I assumed it means However. Anyway, would you please explain the differences of whilst with while? I am studying conjunction list, and I wasn't sure how and when should I use whilst.

Thanks

PaeezHowever. Anyway, would you please explain the differences of whilst with while? I am studying conjunction list, and I wasn't sure how and when should I use whilst.

You need never use 'whilst'. Some people use it as an alternative to 'while' in some contexts, but 'while' is always acceptable.

There is no difference between whilst and while in terms of meaning; however, "whilst" is primarily used in the UK whereas "while" is used in the USA. There also subtle differences of usage with regard to placement around verbs, or the dropping of intransitive verbs when using whilst in the UK, but there is no such usage in the USA.

For example, in the UK they might add "I was" when usi

There are other posts on this forum that explore the use of whilst and other adverbial genitives such as amongst instead of among, amidst instead of amid, midst instead of mid. It is a distinction that is almost non-existent in the United States and even in the UK is often regarded as literary or poetic.

Thank you all.

KJinCali79For example, in the UK they might add "I was" when using "while" instead of "whilst": I ate some chips while I was talking on the phone. I ate some chips whilst talking on the phone.

Thank you for that example! Very good!

KJinCali79In the U.S. you would just use while in either case, thus, the "I was" is not neces

Thank you Clive,

Cliveeg While Tom is the smartest student in the class, he never hands in his homework on time.Compare Tom is the smartest student in the class. However, he never hands in his homework on time.

I guess you're right. That was what my teacher meant in those times.
Thank you again.