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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We borrowed many initially because we did not have dogs and they came and went, ran for us awhile, then belonged to someone else.

From Literature

California does take awhile to count its ballots and finalize its elections.

From Los Angeles Times

It hardly ever speaks, and even if it does you often have to wait awhile.

From Literature

“No. People don’t die from a broken ankle. She might have to wear a cast on her leg for awhile, but she won’t die.”

From Literature

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