the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ad. For a while; for some time; for a short time.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
For a space of time; for some time; for a short time.
[Awhile is properly two words, as it has to be written when an adjective is used, as a little while, and as it is commonly and should be always written when preceded by for.]
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ad. for a short time
Word Usage
"I hope this artist gets to continue with the title awhile longer."