for awhile vs for a while

Both "for awhile" and "for a while" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "For a while" is the more common and standard phrase, used to indicate a period of time. On the other hand, "for awhile" is less common and informal, often used in casual speech or writing.

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for awhile

This phrase is less common and informal, often used in casual speech or writing.

This phrase is used to indicate a period of time, but it is less formal than "for a while."

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He was policeman in Shimane for awhile.
Maybe someone just wanted us to mind the baby for awhile.
It hasn't been for awhile.
The game's been over for awhile now.
The patrols won't come for awhile.
I'll be in Seattle on business for awhile.
I turned into you for awhile.
I can take him for awhile.
It might be good to stay quiet for awhile.
He just needs to get away for awhile.
The tiger's been loose for awhile.
We taught English in Japan for awhile.
It's been sitting out for awhile.
He was into me for awhile but...
I'll keep this and the pen for awhile.
I haven't put the boys to bed for awhile.
The dialysis will be fine for awhile.
But once there, you're safe for awhile.
My mother used to do that for awhile.
It's my house. I was away for awhile.

Alternatives:

for a while
for some time
for a period
for a bit
for a spell

for a while

This is the more common and standard phrase used to indicate a period of time.

This phrase is used to indicate a period of time and is the more formal and standard version compared to "for awhile."

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Sartain goes to the joint for a while.
Maybe quit Tech for a while.
Dated toby hardwick for a while.
Herpes sometimes disappears for a while.
He's been asking me for a while.
Was something we tried for a while.
Things were clearer for a while.
Let us ride as dual medics for a while.
Even went blind for a while.
Still, Paradox/W sold well for a while.
It really helped for a while.
Played happy homemaker for a while.
So I shuffled around distant relatives for a while.
They sit quietly together for a while.
Things were worrisome there for a while.
I tried lounge singing for a while.
Just ease off for a while.
Really, I'vebeenthinkingabout this for a while.
It even stopped my hallucinations for a while.
Been seeing those contrails for a while.

Alternatives:

for some time
for a period
for a bit
for a spell

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