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Been a while vs Been awhile

Both "been a while" and "been awhile" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Been a while" is more commonly used and considered more formal, while "been awhile" is more informal and casual. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 2250 views

Been a while

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that a considerable amount of time has passed since something happened. It is more formal than "been awhile."

Examples:

It's been a while since we last saw each other.
It's been a while since I visited that place.
I haven't seen you in a while.
It's been a while since we had a family gathering.
It's been a while since I went on vacation.

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May 22, 2010 ... It's been a while since Squiggly tried marmite. "Awhile" means "for a time" and it's an adverb. Notice in the following sentence that you could ...
"It's Been A While". And it's been awhile. Since I could hold my head up high. And it's been awhile. Since I first saw you. And it's been awhile. Since I could stand ...
May 14, 2015 ... To my knowledge, the 2nd one should be grammatically correct but often hear the 1st one "It's been a while since I've ~". Which one do you ...
Sep 13, 2010 ... It has been a while since I met with Tom. Awhile is an adverb meaning "for a short spell." Use it to modify verbs. Let's wait awhile. After school, I ...

Alternatives:

It's been some time.
It's been quite a while.
It's been a long time.
It's been ages.
It's been forever.

Been awhile

This phrase is correct but more informal and casual compared to "been a while."

This phrase is used to indicate that a period of time has passed since something happened. It is more informal and casual than "been a while."

Examples:

I haven't seen you in awhile.
It's been awhile since we went out together.
It's been awhile since I read a book.
I'll see you in awhile.
It's been awhile since we had a good laugh.

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And it's been awhile. Since I could hold my head up high. And it's been awhile. Since I first saw you. And it's been awhile. Since I could stand on my own two feet ...
Oct 26, 2009 ... ozzman123 3 days ago. It's been awhile since I heard good music. Read more Show less. Reply · 1 2. ▽ Report spam or abuse. Laura Wooley ...
May 17, 2008 ... And it's been awhile. Since I've gone and fucked things up. Just like I always do. And it's been awhile. But all that shit seems to disappear
"It's Been Awhile" is a power ballad by alternative metal band Staind. It was released in March 2001 as the lead single from their album, Break the Cycle.

Alternatives:

It's been a bit.
It's been some time.
It's been a little while.
It's been a minute.
It's been ages.

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