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Meaning of a short while
a short while refers to a brief period of time
Etymology of a short while
The phrase "a short while" is derived from Old English words "scort" meaning short and "hwil" meaning time or period
The phrase has been in use since the 9th century to describe a brief period of time
Synonyms
a brief time
a little while
a short time
a short period
a brief period
a short span
a little space
a short interval
a brief interval
a short duration
a little duration
a brief moment
a short moment
a little bit
a short spell
a brief spell
a short stint
a little stint
a short term
a brief term
a short respite
a little respite
a brief hiatus
a short break
a little break
a brief pause
a short pause
a little lull
a brief lull
an instant
a flash
a twinkling
a trice
a jiffy
a tick
a split second
Definitions
- A short while is defined by Oxford Languages as a short period of time, used to describe a brief duration or interval
- * It can also refer to a short period of time during which something happens or is done
Usage Examples
- I'll be back in a short while, just need to run some errands
- * She waited for a short while before answering the phone
- * The meeting will resume after a short while, please take a break
Antonyms
a long time
a long while
an eternity
forever
an age
a lengthy period
a prolonged period
a long duration
a lengthy duration
a long interval
a prolonged interval
a long span
a lengthy span
a long stint
a prolonged stint
a long term
a lengthy term
a long respite
a prolonged respite
an extended period
a lengthy break
a long pause
a lengthy pause
a long lull
a prolonged lull