Translation
the while, short time
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Word origin
From Old High German wīla, from the same Germanic root as English while.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- wīla
- English cognates
- while
Grammar
Examples
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It will take a while until the train arrives.
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After a while it became quieter.
?
Are you staying here a while longer?
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 6: Words 641-650.