after a while

phrase

: after some time has passed

We will get started after a while.

The job got easier after a while.

Examples of after a while in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The world demanded a simplified portrait; John provided it, and, after a while, the two merged. — Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026

We're often left itching for a change after a while, but the lack of time and energy, the absence of a vision for the room, or limited redecorating skills can stop motivation in its tracks. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026

The light returns, suddenly, when someone opens the refrigerator after a while. — María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026

But playing it gets to be pretty tough physically after a while. — Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for after a while

• epicondyle
• geotextile
• nucleophile
• aisle
• bile
• chyle
• file
• guile
• heil
• isle
• kyle
• mile