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town for a while vs town for awhile

Both "town for a while" and "town for awhile" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Town for a while" is used when referring to staying in a town for a period of time, while "town for awhile" is used when indicating a temporary stay in a town. The difference lies in the spelling of "awhile" as one word or two separate words.

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town for a while

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate staying in a town for a period of time.

Examples:

  • I lived in that town for a while before moving to the city.
  • Let's stay in this town for a while and explore the surroundings.
  • Linda and I have been out of town for a while and we're kind of itching to get back.
  • I'm taking Diana out of town for a while.
  • Jeremy's going to be leaving town for a while.
  • I got to leave town for a while.
  • We had to leave town for a while.
  • I'm leaving town for a while.
  • I'm thinking maybe I should leave town for a while.
  • Take them out of town for a while.
  • But we've been in town for a while.
  • Just get out of town for a while.
  • I told him that you were out of town for a while.
  • Turns out Edward Munte's been reserving rooms all over town for a while.
  • He ditches town for a while, comes back and declares us open for business.
  • He ditches town for a while, comes back and declares us open for business.
  • Took her out of town for a while.
  • Look... I'm out of town for a while.
  • I'm leaving town for a while, but I do look forward to continuing our conversation.
  • She should be in sleepy town for a while now.
  • Should at least get you out of town for a while.
  • Mr. Flowers' visit really frightened her, so we thought it best if she left town for a while.

Alternatives:

  • town for some time
  • town for a period
  • town for a bit
  • town for a longer period
  • town for a short time

town for awhile

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a temporary stay in a town.

Examples:

  • We're just passing through, so we'll be in town for awhile.
  • I need to stop in town for awhile to pick up some supplies.
  • You show a real gift with my specialty, I'm going to be staying in town for awhile.
  • He was policeman in Shimane for awhile.
  • Mom... don't contact the Director for awhile.
  • Brian "The Butcher" Quinn, for awhile.
  • We could be here for awhile.
  • Maybe it will get everyone off my back for awhile.
  • The fish feed us for awhile, then meat becomes scarce.
  • - My mother used to do that for awhile.
  • - We should be okay for awhile.
  • Let's hope she stays that way for awhile.
  • He was into me for awhile but...
  • It's been sitting out for awhile.
  • So I'll be keeping pretty busy for awhile.
  • We taught English in Japan for awhile.
  • I've just been in prison for awhile.
  • Went to Spain for awhile and over to Portugal.
  • OK, I need to keep it elevated for awhile.
  • Might have been left here alone for awhile.
  • He just needs to get away for awhile.
  • I turned into you for awhile.

Alternatives:

  • town for a short time
  • town temporarily
  • town briefly
  • town for a short period
  • town for a limited time

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