Definition
awhile: (for) a moment, (for) a short period of time
As an adverb, awhile is never preceded by a preposition.
Stay awhile Stay for a moment.
- "All I know is that this is the last time I go on a trip with Horatio for awhile."
- "Go do baby stuff for awhile."
- "It's been awhile since I've dated, so I've prepared several different tasks for you."
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