awhile
gb/əwˈaɪl/ us/əwˈaɪl/
A2
अंग्रेज़ी
~ 1900
अर्थ
0 अर्थ
adverb
A2
relation
1
for a short period
For a short time.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
to stay/wait/rest [awhile]
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes confuse 'awhile' (adverb) with 'a while' (noun phrase). 'Awhile' is used without a preposition, while 'a while' follows 'for' or 'in'. Example: 'Stay awhile' vs. 'Stay for a while'.
समानार्थी शब्द
briefly (Implies something happens quickly or is described in few words, not always about duration of staying.)
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temporarily (Focuses on being not permanent, can be longer than 'awhile'.)
विलोम शब्द
permanently (Indicates something lasting forever, opposite of a short time.)
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forever (Means for all time, the direct opposite in duration.)
शब्द-संयोजन
stay awhile
|wait awhile
|rest awhile
|talk awhile
विषय
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- We sat on the porch awhile, enjoying the sunset.
- You should rest awhile before continuing your journey.
- He stayed awhile to help clean up after the party.
- Let’s talk awhile before you go.
- She lingered awhile, hoping to see him again.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- Please wait awhile for the bus.
- He stayed awhile at my house.
- I will rest awhile after lunch.
- We talked awhile in the park.
- Stay awhile and have some tea.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
awhile
IPA
GB/əwˈaɪl/
US/əwˈaɪl/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
awhile (1 शब्दांश)
शब्द रूप
Noun
- Base: awhile
- Plural: awhiles
शब्द परिवार
Forms
awhiles
noun
Core family
while
noun A2
Related words
meanwhile
adverb B1
worthwhile
adjective B1
अभिव्यक्तियाँ
rest awhile
1/ɹˈɛst əwˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
relax briefly
To stop working and relax for a short time.
उदाहरण
- Come inside and rest awhile after your walk.
- She rested awhile before starting the next task.
stay awhile
1/stˈeɪ əwˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
remain briefly
To remain in a place for a short time.
उदाहरण
- Please stay awhile and enjoy the music.
- He decided to stay awhile after dinner to chat.
wait awhile
1/wˈeɪt əwˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
pause briefly
To stop and not do anything for a short time.
उदाहरण
- You should wait awhile before making a decision.
- Let’s wait awhile until the rain stops.