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Meaning of a little while
a short period of time
Etymology of a little while
The phrase "a little while" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "while" referred to a period of time or a span, and "little" was used to describe something small or short in duration.
The modern English phrase is a combination of these elements, with "a little" used to describe the short duration and "while" referring to the period of time itself.
Synonyms
briefly
soon
momentarily
instantly
quickly
in a moment
in an instant
in a flash
in a second
in a jiffy
in no time
presently
shortly
before long
in a little while
transiently
temporarily
interimly
provisionally
impermanently
fleetingly
ephemeraly
transitorily
briefly
temporarily
for a moment
for an instant
for a short time
for a brief period
for a little time
for a short while
for a brief while
for a momentary period
for a short spell
for a brief spell
Definitions
- A short period of time, used to describe a duration that is limited but not precisely defined.
- * An expression used to ask someone to wait for a short period, often in a polite or informal context.
Usage Examples
- I'll be back in a little while, I just need to run some errands.
- * Can you wait for a little while, I'm almost ready to leave.
- * The store will be closed for a little while, but it will reopen soon.
Antonyms
forever
always
permanently
constantly
continually
endlessly
eternally
infinitely
lastingly
persistently
perpetually
protractedly
extensively
lengthily
prolongedly
indefinitely
limitlessly
boundlessly
timelessly
ceaselessly
incessantly
unremittingly