Asked by Mary

When should someone use awhile and a while? I know one is a noun. Would you please give me an example of each. I would appreciate it. Thanks.
Answered by Ms. Sue
The adverb is <i>awhile</i>. Example:

Please stay <u>awhile</u> and have a cup of coffee.

The noun form is <i>while</i>. Example:

I'll stay for <u>a while</u>, and I'd love a cup of coffee.

Note that in the last usage, while is the object of the preposition "for."

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/awhile
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