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Awhile

/əˈhwaɪl/

For some time; for a short time.

📖 Definitions of "Awhile"

adverb
  1. 1

    For some time; for a short time.

    "Sit with me awhile."

  2. 2

    (Pennsylvania Dutch English, US) In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process.

    "Can I get you a drink awhile?"

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