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

“As crazy and as chaotic as it can get, every once in awhile, you get a win,” she continued.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

Chrissy Lawler saw her social life dry up awhile back.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026

Our call of the day from Charlie McElligott, Nomura’s widely respected cross-asset strategist, says investors had been ready for AI headwinds this year, but instead are facing a second-order one that wasn’t expected for awhile.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 4, 2026

“Papá,” I asked after awhile, “why is there evil in the world?”

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

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