Meaning for A-while
“A-while” is a noun phrase which means “a period of time” or “an interval of time”. It is often used to describe a specific duration or period of time.
“A-while” is made up of the article “a” and the noun “while”. It can be separated into two words.
Usages
As a noun phrase, “a-while” is used to describe a particular duration of time. It is often used after prepositions such as “for” or “in” to notify the length of time.
“A-while” is also used as the object of a preposition or a verb.
Examples
- “I will be on vacation for a-while.”
- “After waiting for a-while, she decided to leave.” or
- “I need to take a break for a-while.”
In these examples, “a while” refers to a specific duration of time for the break.
Difference Between awhile and a-while
Awhile and a-while are two phrases that are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings and usage in grammar. Awhile and a-while are pronounced similarly but have different grammatical roles and slightly distinct meanings.