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Meaning of a while
The primary meaning of "a while" refers to a period of time.
Etymology of a while
The phrase "a while" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "while" was used to indicate a period of time or a duration, it has evolved over time to encompass various uses and meanings in modern English
Synonyms
a bit
a little
a long time
an age
an eternity
briefly
eventually
finally
for a bit
for a little while
for a long time
for a moment
for a spell
for an age
momentarily
soon
temporarily
awhile
briefly
instantly
later
presently
shortly
somewhat
somewhat longer
sooner or later
transiently
ultimately
very soon
awhile
directly
eventually
in a little while
in a moment
in a short time
in an instant
in no time
in the near future
instantly
later on
momentarily
soon afterward
shortly
soon after
temporarily
very soon
Definitions
- A period of time, especially one that is long or seems long
- * Used to indicate that something will happen after a period of time
Usage Examples
- I'll be gone for a while, so don't worry if you don't hear from me
- * We've been waiting for a while, and I'm getting impatient
- * She's been feeling unwell for a while, so she's going to see a doctor
Antonyms
immediately
instantly
now
promptly
quickly
swiftly
at once
forthwith
right away
straight away
momentarily
briefly
transiently
temporarily
never
seldom
rarely
occasionally
intermittently
infrequently
hardly ever
scarcely
barely
almost never