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once in a while vs once in awhile

Both "once in a while" and "once in awhile" are correct, but "once in a while" is the more commonly accepted and standard form in English. The two phrases have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

once in a while

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means occasionally or from time to time. It is used to describe something that happens infrequently.

Examples:

I like to go for a walk in the park once in a while.
Once in a while, I treat myself to a nice dinner at a fancy restaurant.
We meet up for coffee once in a while to catch up.
Once in a while, she likes to take a break from work and relax.
I check my email once in a while to see if there are any important messages.

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But maybe you could go to your place once in a while.
She picked him up once in a while.
But once in a while, there'd be a real beauty.
You should let those cats out once in a while.
If you filled me in once in a while...
I could get myself a babysitter once in a while.
Even Hud can get lonesome once in a while.
At least see she eats something once in a while.
I can have a car drive by once in a while.
You should tell your source to carry a different suitcase once in a while.
Feel free to open a file once in a while.
Well, they don't mind helping us once in a while.
You can peek out once in a while.
Nothing wrong with thinning the herd once in a while.
Have a little fun once in a while.
I play the horses once in a while.
You need to let the show go once in a while.
Just check your levels once in a while.
You should really try taking a shower once in a while.
Call your parents once in a while.

Alternatives:

occasionally
from time to time
every now and then
now and again
at times

once in awhile

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase has the same meaning as "once in a while" and can be used interchangeably. It is a variation of the more standard form.

Examples:

I like to go for a walk in the park once in awhile.
Once in awhile, I treat myself to a nice dinner at a fancy restaurant.
We meet up for coffee once in awhile to catch up.
Once in awhile, she likes to take a break from work and relax.
I check my email once in awhile to see if there are any important messages.

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Once in awhile will you try. To give one little thought to me? Though someone else. May be nearer to your heart. Will you dream of the moments. I shared with ...

Alternatives:

occasionally
from time to time
every now and then
now and again
at times

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