ENGLISH
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for a while

idiom
Meaning

for a short period of time that is not exactly defined.


Examples
SIMPLE

I plan to stay here for a while.

CONTEXTUAL

The meeting was long, so we decided to sit in the park for a while to relax.

COMPLEX

After wandering through the quiet, snow-covered forest for a while, he finally found the path that led back to the village.

Last updated April 22, 2026