Son of Cain (25-10-2022)
No, it doesn't offend me. Sorry, if I left that impression. I was just curious if you also used it while talking to people or whether or not you only used it in written speech. I watch a lot of things from the UK but only notice it in articles, comments, etc., not when people speak. So that is why I asked.
While and whilst both have the same meaning, but you cannot always use whilst in place of while. We chatted for a while - correct. We chatted for a whist - incorrect.
While and whilst, both describe the time that something else is happening. While tends to be used to describe something that is happening at the same time at something else. Whilst used in contrast. Example: I watched TV while I waited for my taxi (cab), whilst my sister played games on her phone. Whilst may be considered old fashioned by some people. Just to complicate things further when can be used instead of while. The phone rang while/when I was up a ladder. Whereas can sometimes also be used instead of whilst.
My brain is hurting so I will stop here.
Last edited by Son of Cain; 25-10-2022 at 10:20.
bratface (25-10-2022), Dennis tanner (25-10-2022), Perdita (25-10-2022)
I say 'whilst' and so does my daughter . Pretentious ??? Really? I certainly would be offended if someone said I was pretentious or using a word was pretentious . It rather suggests Hyacinth Bouquet .
Last edited by LouiseP; 25-10-2022 at 11:45.
parkerman (25-10-2022), Son of Cain (25-10-2022)
And what about saying unbeknownst instead of Unbeknown?. Is that pretentious?!
Last edited by LouiseP; 25-10-2022 at 17:56.
Pretentious? Moi?
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