Awhile
Awhile adverb - For a short time.
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Synonyms for Awhile
Momentarily and awhile are semantically related. in for a short period topic. In some cases you can use "Momentarily" instead an adverb "Awhile".
Momentarily
Momentarily adverb - At or within a short time.
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Synonyms for Momentarily
Awhile and momentarily are semantically related. You can use "Awhile" instead an adverb "Momentarily".
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Related pairs
- briefly and awhile
- briefly and momentarily
- temporarily and awhile
- temporarily and momentarily
- for the time being and awhile
- for the time being and momentarily
- for a while and awhile
- for a while and momentarily
- for the moment and awhile
- for the moment and momentarily
- transiently and awhile
- transiently and momentarily
- for a short time and awhile
- for a short time and momentarily
Both words in one sentence
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The game goes well for awhile, but Natsuki is momentarily distracted by the clock and loses a critical hand.
Source: Anime / Summer Wars
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