Visual meaning of 'awhile'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of awhile: For some time; for a short time. - Image 1

awhile: For some time; for a short time. - Thumbnail 1

awhile: For some time; for a short time. - Thumbnail 2

adverb

For some time; for a short time.

"Sit with me awhile."

Visual illustration of awhile: (Pennsylvania Dutch English, US) In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process. - Image 1

awhile: (Pennsylvania Dutch English, US) In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process. - Thumbnail 1

awhile: (Pennsylvania Dutch English, US) In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process. - Thumbnail 2

adverb

(Pennsylvania Dutch English, US) In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process.

"Can I get you a drink awhile?"

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