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Is there ever a legitimate reason to use " whilst" instead of " while"?
Or is it just archaic English?
7 Answers
- bluebellbkkLv 72 years agoFavorite Answer
This particular British person uses 'whilst' seldom, but when I do use it, it's to show a contrast:
Emmy enjoyed classical ballet, whilst Josephine preferred tap dancing.
I never ever use it in relation to time. Susan was busy knitting while John watched TV.
- Anonymous2 years ago
Brits say "whilst". We only say "while" in the US. I don't know about the other English-speaking countries.
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- Anonymous2 years ago
I use it when I want to sound "fancy."
- Anonymous2 years ago
The legitimate reason is living in a country where it's standard. My British and Australian friends, for example, use it.