whilst
(British, rare or literary in North America) While, at the same time.
Synonyms: while, Thesaurus:while
• Mostly restrained to use in British English.
• Rare in North America and may be considered archaic, pedantic, or pompous.
Source: Wiktionary
Whilst, adv. Etym: [From Whiles; cf. Amongst.]
Definition: While. [Archaic] Whilst the emperor lay at Antioch. Gibbon. The whilst, in the meantime; while. [Archaic.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 March 2025
(noun) the relation between two different kinds of organisms in which one receives benefits from the other by causing damage to it (usually not fatal damage)
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
