awhile

CEFRB1

/əˈwaɪl/

adverb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    For a short period of time.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process.

Examples

  • He made a motion that we stop and rest awhile.

  • I'll bet Madonna doesn't return to her career for awhile.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /əˈʍaɪl/

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meaning

  1. For some time; for a short time.

More examples

In context

  • Can I get you a drink awhile?

  • Sit with me awhile.

  • Take two cupfuls of rolled oats, put in bread pan, turn on four cupfuls of boiling water, stir for awhile.

Synonyms

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Origin

adverb

From Old English āne (“(for) a”) hwīle (“while”).