awhiles

[US]/ə'waɪl/
[UK]/ə'waɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. for a short time; for a moment.

Phrases & Collocations

for awhile

wait awhile

Example Sentences

stay for a while; sang all the while.See Usage Note at awhile

After dinner sit awhile, after supper walk a mile.

Let's sit and chat awhile.

I'll be gone for awhile, so don't wait up for me.

She paused awhile before answering the question.

Why don't you stay awhile and relax?

He decided to stay awhile longer to finish his work.

The music played softly in the background for awhile.

I need to rest awhile before continuing.

They chatted awhile about their weekend plans.

She wandered through the garden awhile, enjoying the flowers.

Let's stop here awhile and take in the view.

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