in a while US
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Definition of in a while - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
- I'll call you back in a while.
- She'll join us in a while.
- Dinner will be ready in a while.
Expressions with in a while
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happens occasionally or at irregular intervals
We go to the beach once in a while.
happens sometimes but not often or regularly
I visit my grandparents every once in a while.
Terms with in a while included in their meaning
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presence
remain in a place while others leave
motion
movement along a surface while staying in contact
hurry
while busy or in a hurry
bathroom seat
seat placed in a shower for sitting while bathing
time
stay in a place for a while
transportation
special seat that keeps a small child safe while riding in cars
navigation
incorrect change in direction while following a route or path
human relocation
moving to live in another place for a while
driving
in control of a vehicle while driving
road safety
engaging in texting while operating a vehicle
discussion
while talking to someone in a discussion
reputation
acting while being in a state of shame
training
acquired while working in a job
reflection
gaze at a wall while deep in thought
workplace learning
learning skills while working in a job role
purpose
done while planning future results or keeping a goal in mind
figurative
stay in a previous situation while others advance or change
food
ordering and delivery while staying in a vehicle
nature
while being inactive or in a dormant state
time
while acting quickly and carelessly because of being in a rush
emotion action
while feeling confused or in a chaotic state
vehicle control
in a state of losing control while skidding
stay
remain in a place for a while
shopping
anger while using a shopping trolley in a store
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- French:bientôt, ...
- German:später, ...
- Italian:tra un po', ...
- Spanish:en un rato, ...
- Portuguese:daqui a bocado, ...
- Chinese:过一会儿, ...
- Japanese:しばらくして, ...
- Arabic:بَعْد قَلِيل, ...
- Hebrew:עוֹד מְעַט, ...
- Russian:через некоторое время, ...
- Ukrainian:пізніше, ...
- Hindi:थोड़ी देर में, ...
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