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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From Salon

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

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

“That work is underway, but it’s not complete. If you’ve built an economy on fossil fuels, it takes awhile to get off of it.”

From Los Angeles Times

The idea of a TV version had been explored by the Times for awhile, and the company’s timing is fortunate.

From Los Angeles Times