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while away

1 of 1verb
/waɪl əˈweɪ/
Forms:whiles away,whiling away,whiled away,whiled away
1

to spend time in a relaxed manner, often without a specific purpose

  • She whiled the afternoon away reading her favorite book.
  • Instead of working, she prefers to while away the hours in the garden.
  • Let's while the evening away with good conversation and laughter.
  • The old couple enjoys whiling away their retirement years in a peaceful town.
  • Let's while away the time with a relaxing spa day.
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