Awhile

/əˈwaɪl/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

For a short period of time.

Please wait awhile before making a decision.

For a little time.

He sat down awhile to rest after the long walk.

For some time.

She intends to study abroad for awhile.

In a brief or temporary manner.

The children played outside awhile before coming in for dinner.

Middle English, from a combination of 'a' and 'while'.

sit awhile

to sit for a short period of time

wait awhile

to wait for a brief moment

rest awhile

to take a short break

while

a period of time

awhile

for a short time

hang out

Let's just hang out awhile.

chill

We should chill awhile here.