Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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These details don’t cost much, but they whisper the same message:you’re cared for; linger awhile.

From Salon

“Poor Lord Fredrick! The Howling Elimination Program will have to wait awhile longer,” she thought.

From Literature

Finley remembers curator Helen Molesworth coming by the studio awhile back when he was working on a different series of work.

From Los Angeles Times

There was no arguing with Dr. Molovo, and our friends agreed to stay awhile.

From Literature

But it might have been the last significant rain for awhile, and any gains made from those storms could be undone by this week’s heat and wind, according to the Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times