after a while

Frequency: 9.035.7 per million words

Following a period of time.

whilePREPOSITION + NOUN

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after a

Examples (10)

  • After a while, I began to get bored with my job.
  • The rain stopped after a while, and the sun came out.
  • She finally understood the complex instructions after a while.
  • The children grew restless, but calmed down after a while.
  • He learned to play the guitar quite well after a while of diligent practice.
  • The new software seemed complicated at first, but you get used to it after a while.
  • We waited patiently, and after a while, the doctor called us in.
  • Don't worry if you don't succeed immediately; you'll get there after a while.
  • The dog barked loudly, then quieted down after a while.
  • After a while, the initial excitement of the trip began to fade.