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While and whilst mean the same when we use them as conjunctions. They both mean ‘during the time that something else happens’, or ‘in contrast with something else’. While implies less of contrast in the parallel than though, sometimes, indeed, implying no contrast at all.

Thus we say, “ While I admire his bravery, I esteem his moderation;” but “ though I admire his courage, I detest his cruelty.”