What does awhile mean?
Awhile is an adverb which means for a short time.
For example:
· I need to rest my feet for awhile.
What does a while mean?
A while is a phrase that means a period of time. A while follows the prepositions for or in.
For example:
· She’s been sleeping for a while.
What’s the difference between awhile and a while?
Awhile means for a short time. A while refers to a period of time and follows the prepositions for or in.
For example:
· I want to rest my feet for awhile but I have so much to prepare before I go to work in a while.