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awhile

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈwaɪl/

awhile means: For a short period of time.

adverb

SHORT TIMEB1

For a short period of time.

  • We can rest awhile.
  • She stayed awhile after dinner.
  • Would you like to sit awhile?

Similar words: briefly, for a while

Common phrases: stay awhile, wait awhile, rest awhile

MEANWHILEC2

While something else is happening or while you are waiting.

  • Dinner is cooking; have some tea awhile.
  • I’ll finish packing; sit down awhile.
  • While we wait for him, shall we eat awhile?

Similar words: meanwhile, in the meantime

Common phrases: have tea awhile, sit down awhile

Questions about awhile

What does awhile mean?

For a short period of time.

What is awhile in other languages?

Türkçe: bir süre · Español: un rato · Français: un moment · Deutsch: eine Weile · Italiano: un po’ · 日本語: しばらく

How do you pronounce awhile?

It is pronounced /əˈwaɪl/.

How do you use awhile in a sentence?

We can rest awhile. She stayed awhile after dinner.

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