Awhile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈwaɪl/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Awhile is an adverb meaning For some time; for a short time.
Meaning
For some time; for a short time.
More Meanings
- (US, south-central Pennsylvania) In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process.
Example Sentences
Sit with me awhile.
Can I get you a drink awhile?
I'll slip beneath these sheets and shiver here awhile / I find this happening more frequently these days
Take two cupfuls of rolled oats, put in bread pan, turn on four cupfuls of boiling water, stir for awhile.
Synonyms for awhile
Depending on context, synonyms include momentarily, meanwhile, meanwhilst.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sometime, linger, kinda, somewhat, slightly, long.
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