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at the same time vs whilst

Both 'at the same time' and 'whilst' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'At the same time' is more commonly used in formal writing and speech, while 'whilst' is more common in British English and is considered slightly more formal than 'while'. The choice between the two depends on the formality of the context and personal preference.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

at the same time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that two or more things are happening simultaneously or in conjunction with each other.

Examples:

She was cooking dinner while he was setting the table at the same time.
The team managed to finish the project on time and under budget at the same time.
It's hard to focus on work and study for exams at the same time.
The movie was both funny and touching at the same time.
He was excited and nervous at the same time.

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Alternatives:

simultaneously
concurrently
in conjunction
alongside
together

whilst

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in American English.

This phrase is used to mean 'while' or 'at the same time', especially in British English. It is considered slightly more formal than 'while'.

Examples:

She enjoys reading whilst sipping her tea.
I like to listen to music whilst I work.
He was singing whilst playing the guitar.
Whilst I appreciate your help, I prefer to do it myself.
The children were playing whilst the adults were talking.

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Picnicking on blackberries whilst the customer remains ignored.
Soap is generally alkaline, whilst skin is naturally acidic.
She was pregnant whilst filming The Mansion with you.
I met them whilst doing my post-grad there.
Food trends disappear whilst tradition remains.
Sit-ups were made whilst counting to ten in English.
Grandfather appeared to me whilst I slept.
Take care of him whilst I'm away.
Oliver Ashtoncroft, age 20, arrested at Oxford whilst attending a Marxist Leninist rally.
Try not to smile whilst imagining it.
Tommy drowned four months back whilst playing with our victim by the sea.
Must've seen a window of opportunity whilst you were incapacitated.
0ne group has finished their weekly meeting, whilst another is just beginning.
Gordon choked on a cigarette whilst eating - burnt his epiglottis.
I might've cut myself whilst baking.
No, he drowned in the Tiber whilst fishing.
Let's enjoy a delicious dinner, whilst having a chat.
I know that you're drooling whilst watching TV every night.
Don't touch me whilst I'm driving.
Katrina can assist me in finding Hawley whilst you two find McKenna.

Alternatives:

while
at the same time
during
as
meanwhile

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