solange — meaning in English
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English meaning
- as long as conjunction On the condition that; used to say that one thing will happen only if another thing is true.
- while noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
Senses
solange is used for these senses in English:
- as long as (idiomatic) Provided that, if, assuming (depending upon some condition or requirement).
- as long as (idiomatic) For the entire duration that; while; since.
- while During the same time that.
- while As long as.
as long as — full definition
- conjunction On the condition that; used to say that one thing will happen only if another thing is true.
- conjunction During the whole time that; for the period that something continues.
- conjunction Since, or given that; used to point out that a situation makes a course of action sensible.
while — full definition
- noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
- conj During the same time that something else happens.
- conj Used to introduce a contrast, similar to "whereas" or "although".