while- root words — words with the while- root

The root while- comes from Old English hwil, meaning period of time. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including meanwhile. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the while- root

Explore words with while- — words containing the while- root and sharing its sense of "period of time". Examples include meanwhile. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does while- mean?

The while- root means period of time, from Old English hwil. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.