Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
short-while
noun
/ʃɔːrt waɪl/
Definition
A brief period of time.
Examples
- We’ll only be gone for a short while.
- Stay for a short while longer, please.
- It is just a short while until the meeting starts.
Meaning
Refers to a duration that is not long; a moment or a short interval between two events.
Synonyms
- moment
- instant
- brief period
- little while
