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Uncommonawhile
The correct spelling is awhile.
How to pronounce awhile
/əˈhwaɪl/
adverbIPA: /əˈhwaɪl/
Say it like: Awh-ile
The correct spelling is awhile. For some time; for a short time. For example: "Sit with me awhile."
Usage Examples
“Sit with me awhile.”
“Can I get you a drink awhile?”
Definition
adverb
- 1.For some time; for a short time.
- 2.(Pennsylvania Dutch English, US) In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process.
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