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for a while

 

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Adverbial for a while has 1 sense
  1. awhile, for a while - for a short time; "sit down and stay awhile"; "they settled awhile in Virginia before moving West"; "the baby was quiet for a while"

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Term: For a While


Description:

For a while is an idiomatic expression used to indicate a period of time, typically a short or indefinite duration. It can refer to a temporary situation or the passing of time.


Sample Sentences:

As an adverb:

  1. She waited for a while before making her decision.
  2. They chatted for a while, catching up on old times.
  3. We walked for a while in the park, enjoying the fresh air.

As a noun:

  1. Let's take a break and rest for a while.
  2. He stayed at the party for a while, then left early.
  3. We talked for a while about our plans for the weekend.

As a prepositional phrase:

  1. She lived in New York for a while.
  2. We stayed at the hotel for a while until our new apartment was ready.
  3. They traveled through Europe for a while, exploring different cities.

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