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Awhile

//əˈwaɪl// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    For some time; for a short time. not-comparable

    "Sit with me awhile."

  2. 2
    In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process. US, not-comparable

    "Can I get you a drink awhile?"

Adverb
  1. 1
    for a brief period wordnet

Etymology

From Old English ane (“(for) a”) hwile (“while”).

See also for "awhile"

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