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in a while vs in awhile

The correct phrase is 'in a while.' 'In awhile' is not a standard English construction.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 2514 views

in a while

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a period of time in the future, often implying a short delay or break.

Examples:

  • I'll be back in a while.
  • Let's meet for coffee in a while.
  • She will return in a while.
  • We can discuss the project in a while.
  • He will call you in a while.
  • May 12, 2013 ... First off, both "in a while" and "for a while" are grammatical and idiomatic per se. However, to me, "for a while" would mean that their hearing ...
  • Also, after a while. After a period of time, usually a moderately short time. For example, Go ahead, I'll be along in a while, or After a while we turned off the ...
  • Sep 5, 2014 ... The noun phrase a while can and often does follow a preposition, such as for or in: “He said he would be home in a while.” The adverb awhile ...
  • Dec 17, 2013 ... I have noticed that people out West say, “after a while” in situations where I would say, “in a while.” Which is grammatically correct? This is ...

in awhile

This phrase is not a standard English construction.

  • Sep 5, 2014 ... This will take a while to make however, I will return in awhile to finish it. ... would be home in awhile,” which would mean “He said he would be ...
  • May 12, 2013 ... For awhile or In awhile- Would you say I haven't moved in awhile or for awhile when referring to traffic · 1 · “For three years” vs “in three years”.
  • May 2, 2008 ... what's the difference between out in awhile?and out for a while?and what is the correct grammar?just want to know..thanks in advance.
  • "I'll be there in awhile" is not correct because we would not say, "I'll be there IN FOR a while." > "This may take awhile" is not correct because "This may take for a  ...

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