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A While vs. Awhile
See complete definition in Reverso Define, with examples
a while
Definition
a length of time
Examples
The baby was quiet for a while
See complete definition in Reverso Define, with examples
awhile
Definition
for a short time
Examples
Sit down and stay awhile.
Other misspelled words
Depraved vs. Deprived
Errant vs. Arrant
Way vs. Weigh
Bazaar vs. Bizarre
Dreamed vs. Dreamt
Than vs. Then
Disinterested vs. Uninterested
Dissidence vs. Dissension
Ambiguous vs. Ambivalent
Medal vs. Meddle
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