awhile vs a while

awhile

Definitions

adverb

  1. for a short time

Examples

The build process can take awhile and doesn't produce a great deal of output to the screen.

Since corporate America is more interested in hoarding than rehiring, the New Poor are going to be around for awhile.

Saw her awhile back at the Community Theater, as a matter of fact.

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