sent awhile back vs sent a while back

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Sent awhile back' is more informal and is commonly used in casual conversations or informal writing. 'Sent a while back' is more formal and appropriate for professional or formal writing.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

sent awhile back

This phrase is correct but more informal and suitable for casual conversations or informal writing.

This phrase is commonly used in casual conversations or informal writing to indicate that something was sent some time ago.

Examples:

I remember that email you sent awhile back.
The package was sent awhile back, but it still hasn't arrived.

Alternatives:

sent some time ago
sent a little while back
sent a bit ago
sent a while ago
sent not long ago

sent a while back

This phrase is correct and more formal, suitable for professional or formal writing.

This phrase is more formal and appropriate for professional or formal writing to indicate that something was sent some time ago.

Examples:

The report was sent a while back, so you should have received it by now.
The invitation was sent a while back, did you get it?

Alternatives:

sent some time ago
sent a little while back
sent a bit ago
sent awhile back
sent not long ago

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