This page will make sure you never confuse a while and awhile again! Read the definitions, check out our example sentences, and be sure to follow the twitter feed to see how the internet is using these words in a sentence.
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Definition
A while
A length of time
Examples
The baby was quiet for a while
Awhile
For a short time
Examples
Sit down and stay awhile.
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What's the internet saying about a while/awhile?
@NightNas: I take awhile to warm up to people, but, every once in a while you meet someone you click with. No pretence. No drama. Unadulterated.
@_imjustmebro: : "@_NoLookinqBack: haven't felt butterflies in awhile, haven't met someone that's worthwhile." It's been a while, since we first met”
@contomaa: Just a reminder to all the girls, you probably wont see me for awhile so take advantage while its possible 😏 #PSA #justsayin #summer2013
@NoeyGoGetIt: "@_NoLookinqBack: haven't felt butterflies in awhile, haven't met someone that's worthwhile." It's been a while, since we first met
@UghNarreh: Going to take a nap for while so bye.. For awhile. 💗
@dfost5_nvrstops: I've made my decision. Ill be gone for awhile, yall won't be seein me no more jus once in a long while. Not like it really matters to anyone
@westwesttrader: @TheJay305 what up 305! been a fan for awhile. i invest in marijuana stocks and always listen to your music while trading. $PHOT $ERBB $HEMP
@_TeamSkylar: @LifeGoesOn_12 a while . gotta run to Douglas , but will be at my Gma house a awhile .
@Niikkoohh: I feel like something or someone's watching me while I was taking a shower awhile ago. aw ah
@laurenr1261: @harmonjamie So I met this awhile back and haven't seen her in a while I was wondering if u could help me!! #comeback
@CheeksMcHaircut: Haven't had a tweet rampage in awhile so I apologize, ill have one tonight while I apply for jobs
@lingin: @azannaphx You've got a far stronger stomach than I have. I got trolled for awhile & had to lock down my FB & Twitter accts for a while.
@ThaKidJip: @PrettyyandYella idk but its been awhile thought you wasn't F***in with Tha Kid for a while.
@Lukesofreshleos: Just wanna get away for awhile... A long while
@3b0ny_87: RT @KaPresha_LaShay: Want be sleep for a while but when I do go...... I will be out for awhile
@justinEmae94: while taking selcas awhile ago, a guy approached me and gave me a flyer saying if im interested, i… http://t.co/3a5HaSTg0y
@Yuki_BTR: “@CuteTxts: Sleeping is nice. You forget about everything for a little while” yes for AWHILE...
@KaPresha_LaShay: Want be sleep for a while but when I do go...... I will be out for awhile
@JustinPedo39: I had a dream awhile ago where Kirk Hammett gave me a bro-fist while we were inside a jeep O_o
@TMYates94: Just lost my best friend I have ever had. She was the best thing to happen for me in awhile and this is going to suck for a while. #Hurt