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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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

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

Seaport Research Partners’ David Joyce said the margin concerns were “overblown,” but added that shares ought to remain in likely in “a deal-related holding pattern for awhile.”

From Barron's

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