while away
Third Person
whiles away
Present Participle
whiling away
Past Tense
whiled away
Past Participle
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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