How to Use "While" with Example Sentences

while (n): a period of time

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Used with adjectives:

"They stayed at the party for a short while."
(short, little, brief)

"It has been a long while since I have seen them."
(long, good)

Used with verbs:

"It takes quite a while to get back home."
(takes)

Used with prepositions:

"They will be gone for a while."
(for)

"The lost campers got scared after a while."
(after)

"She will be back in a while."
(in)