in a while US
See also: after a while (UK)
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Definition of in a while - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

time passingUSafter some time passesUS
  • I'll call you back in a while.
  • She'll join us in a while.
  • Dinner will be ready in a while.
after a while
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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

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  1. French:bientôt, ...
  2. German:später, ...
  3. Italian:tra un po', ...
  4. Spanish:en un rato, ...
  5. Portuguese:daqui a bocado, ...
  6. Chinese:过一会儿, ...
  7. Japanese:しばらくして, ...
  8. Arabic:بَعْد قَلِيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:עוֹד מְעַט, ...
  10. Russian:через некоторое время, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пізніше, ...
  12. Hindi:थोड़ी देर में, ...

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