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| Main Entry: |
awhile
 [uh-hwahyl, uh-wahyl] 
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | for a short period |
| Synonyms: | 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 |
| Notes: | awhile means 'for a time' and a while means 'a period of time' awhile is an adverb and so must occur as a modifier to a verb; while is a noun meaning 'period of time' |
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
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Example Sentences
- After the rocket off the bottom, it is hardly surprising that markets would pull back for awhile.
- Depending on your uses, a debate on this would last awhile.
- Cheaper than driving had a whole new meaning for awhile.
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