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while away
 

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Verb while away has 1 sense
  1. while away, get through - spend or pass, as with boredom or in a pleasant manner; of time
    --1 is one way to spend, pass
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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Definition:

while away (verb)

1. To spend time idly or in a leisurely manner; to pass the time pleasantly.

2. To make time seem to pass more quickly or less tediously, often by engaging in a particular activity.

Examples:

1. I love to while away the afternoon reading a good book.

2. We whiled away the hours chatting and reminiscing about old times.

3. Playing games on my phone is a great way for me to while away a long flight.

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