Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-a-while
idiom
/ɪn ə waɪl/
Definition
An expression used to indicate that something will happen after a period of time has passed.
Examples
- Let’s meet for coffee in-a-while.
- I haven’t seen her in-a-while; I hope she’s doing well.
- He’ll call you back in-a-while once he finishes his meeting.
Meaning
Refers to a time frame that is neither immediate nor distant; a while can vary in length depending on context.
Synonyms
- after a time
- eventually
- in time
