Ucz się z nami! A while vs. Awhile

Ucz się z nami! A while vs. Awhile

A while vs. Awhile

It may take a while for this grammar rule to stick.

Both words refer to a period of time, but „a while” means a segment of time and „awhile” means a short time interval.

• A length of time –
The baby was quiet for a while.

• For a short time –
Sit down and stay awhile.