while away vs get through

while away and get through both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
while away	No	No	Yes	No
get through	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, while away and get through are synonyms defined as:

while away and get through: spend or pass, as with boredom or in a pleasant manner; of time

while away (verb)	get through (verb)
spend or pass, as with boredom or in a pleasant manner; of time	finish a task completely
	become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
	be in or establish communication with
	succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems
	spend or pass, as with boredom or in a pleasant manner; of time