(adv,adj-no) (1) (uk) little while
short while
moment
instant
(2) a while
quite a time
(int) (3) it's been a long time
(P)
(adv) (uk) for a short while
for a brief period
(adv,n,adj-no) short while
(n,pref,adj-no) tentative
temporary
(P)
(n) provisional plan
(adj-na) temporary
provisional
(exp) after a short time
presently
(exp,adv) for a short while
for a while
for some time
for the time being
(n,adv) (uk) long interval of time
(n) provisional agreement
(n) interim government
(n) temporary step
stopgap measure
(n) caretaker government
(n) provisional budget
(exp) a short time later