Synonyms

all the while

American

[awl thuh wahyl, hwahyl] / ˈɔl ðə ˈwaɪl, ˈʰwaɪl /

idiom

during this time; all along.

She realized all the while that their plan would probably fail.

Etymology

Origin of all the while

First recorded in 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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All the while, the company emphasized playfulness at the core of creation.

From Los Angeles Times

All the while, they are going beyond the classroom to protect their pupils, experiencing exhaustion and fearing reprisals — for themselves and the students’ families.

From Salon

All the while, Iranian officials continued to deny it.

From BBC

He studied classical piano for the next few years, his ears being drawn to pop music all the while.

From Los Angeles Times

The miller gathered the gold as I spun it, draping it around his neck and waist, and laughing all the while.

From Literature

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