Awhile

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪl

Full definition of awhile

Adverb

1. For some time; for a short time.Sit with me awhile.

Usage notes

Since awhile means “for a while”, it is never used with a preceding preposition, as one is already included. When preceded by a preposition, the correct form is “a while”, as two words, as in once in a while. Compare “sit with me awhile” and “sit with me for a while”.

Related terms

• while