terwijl meaning in English — as, whereas, while

English meaning

as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
whereas conj In contrast to the fact that; while on the other hand.
while noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.

terwijl is used for these senses in English:

as To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
as At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
as (numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
as Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
as In the role of.
as In the form of.
whereas In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
whereas (mostly, law) It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)

conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
conj Because; since (giving a reason).
prep In the role or function of.
adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".

conj In contrast to the fact that; while on the other hand.
conj Given the fact that (used to open formal statements, especially in legal documents).

naarmate toen zo zoals omdat als aangezien want as in de rol van hoewel ofschoon