: a long time It has been quite a while since I last saw her.

How long is considered a while?

The study has discovered “a while” estimates a length of 4 months whereas “a little while” would be a little less at 3 months' time. Going a little further, “a while back” would indicate the potential of occurring up to 8 months in the past.

How long is quite time?

: a long period of time I haven't seen her for quite some time.