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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
Principle vs. Principal
Plain vs. Plane
Distrust vs. Mistrust
Tack vs. Tact
Affluent vs. Effluent
Amend vs. Emend
Congenital vs. Congenial
Criterion vs. Criteria
Defendable vs. Defensible
Atheist vs. Agnostic
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