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Awhile is defined as to do something for a short time or briefly.

(adverb)

Taking a nap is an example of resting awhile.

See awhile in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

for a while; for a short time

Origin: ME < OE ane hwile, a while

See awhile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

For a short time.

Usage Note: Awhile, an adverb, is never preceded by a preposition such as for, but the two-word form a while may be preceded by a preposition. In writing, each of the following is acceptable: stay awhile; stay for a while; stay a while (but not stay for awhile).

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