Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*kʷyeh₁-
6 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *kʷyeh₁-, most common first.
- whileAn uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
- quietWith little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
- whilstOften preceded by the: During the time; meanwhile.
- requiteTo repay (a debt owed); specifically, to recompense or reward someone for (a favour, a service rendered, etc.)
- whilereA while ago; a time before; formerly, previously.
- whilomAt some time in the past; formerly, once upon a time.