It has been awhile vs it have been awhile

The correct phrase is 'it has been awhile.' 'Has' is the correct auxiliary verb to use with 'it' in this context. 'It have been awhile' is incorrect because 'have' is not the correct auxiliary verb to use with 'it.'

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It has been awhile

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that a period of time has passed since something happened. 'Has' is the correct auxiliary verb to use with 'it' in this context.

Examples:

It has been awhile since we last saw each other.
It has been awhile since I visited that place.
It has been awhile since we had a family gathering.

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May 2, 2008 ... “It has been awhile.” or “It has been a while.” Are either of those okay? Going by your explanation the first would be, “It has been for a while.
So, it has been awhile would have the meaning it has been for a while - i.e. it has existed for a brief time. It could be used when there is an implied or explicit ...
I was suspecting that you were laying low for awhile. it had been awhile in coming - grammar. It has been awhile, but it still feels like yesterday · It may take me ...
May 18, 2015 ... It has been awhile since my last post - and it has been even longer since I've been able to update my Want List for LEGO Minifigures! In fact, I ...

it have been awhile

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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Mar 12, 2015 ... First official choreography of 2015! It have been awhile since I last choreographed so here is a little something I put together nothing too crazy.
you said we would catch up cause it have been awhile i hate to admit it but my hands are shaking barely breathing heart is racing. Looks like feelings don't ...
also it have been awhile since I post something. Gotta get my life together >. 2 months ago (5 notes) · #Kawaii Kon · #Hawaii · #Oahu · #Kawaii Kon Honolulu ...
I have played every Bioware that was available to play on both of those consoles. It have been awhile but I decided to start a new play through ...

Alternatives:

It has been awhile
It's been awhile
It's been a while
It has been a while
It has been some time

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It has been awhile vs it have been awhile