How to Spell while
while
while - noun
- A period of time especially when short and marked by the occurrence of an action or a condition : time
- The time and effort used (as in the performance of an action) : trouble
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"stay here for a while"
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English hwīl; akin to Old High German hwīla time, Latin quies rest, quiet