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Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial awhile has 1 sense
  1. awhile, for a while - for a short time; "sit down and stay awhile"; "they settled awhile in Virginia before moving West"; "the baby was quiet for a while"

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Awhile

Description:

Awhile is an adverb that means for a short period of time or a brief duration.

Examples:

Adverb:

  • Wait here awhile and I'll be back.
  • Could you please stay with me awhile longer?

Idiom:

  • Give me a call after the party is over and we can chat for awhile.
  • We can enjoy the sunset on the beach for awhile before heading back home.

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