good while

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

Refers to a considerable or long duration of time.

whileADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

good

Examples (10)

  • It's been a good while since we last met.
  • She waited a good while for the bus to arrive.
  • We still have a good while before the project deadline.
  • He spent a good while contemplating the decision.
  • It will take a good while to clean up this mess.
  • They talked for a good while about their future plans.
  • The journey seemed to last a good while due to the traffic.
  • I haven't seen her in a good while.
  • You'll need to study for a good while to master this subject.
  • After a good while of silence, he finally spoke.