awhile

[uh-hwahyl, uh-wahyl] / əˈʰwaɪl, əˈwaɪl /

ADVERB

for a short period

Synonyms

WEAK

briefly for a bit for a little while for a moment for a spell for a while for the moment momentarily not for long temporarily transiently

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awhile

Consumers will get some relief when oil and fuel supplies return to normal, but it could be awhile.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Don’t be surprised if the party lasts awhile longer.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

It feels like this game will be close for awhile, and Seattle will pull away just enough in the second half.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2026

While it doesn’t necessarily mean the stock is in trouble, since this technical condition can last for awhile and be worked off without a selloff, it does suggest caution.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 21, 2026

We stayed like that awhile, him looking at the bridge and me and Rondell looking between it and him, none of us really saying anything.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

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