What does awhile mean?
Awhile means For some time; for a short time..
Awhile
/əˈwaɪl/ · adverb
Meaning
For some time; for a short time..
Definitions by Sense
- For some time; for a short time.
- (US, south-central Pennsylvania) In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process.
Example Sentences
Sit with me awhile.
Take two cupfuls of rolled oats, put in bread pan, turn on four cupfuls of boiling water, stir for awhile.
Engine No. 18 went off into a shed to rest awhile, and No. 7, a precisely similar one, backed on to the train in her place.
I'll slip beneath these sheets and shiver here awhile / I find this happening more frequently these days
Can I get you a drink awhile?
Synonyms for awhile
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When Should You Use Awhile?
Use awhile when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for awhile?
Common synonyms include for a minute, momentarily, for the moment, meanwhile.
What is the opposite of awhile?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use awhile in a sentence?
Sit with me awhile.
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