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linger

/'lɪŋɡər/

Synonyms of linger Antonyms of linger Examples of linger Usage of linger Parts of linger Definition that contains linger Words sounding like linger Explanation of linger

verb
take one's time; proceed slowly
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dawdle

Opposite:

rush

type of:
move
verb
move to and fro
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"The shy student lingered in the corner"

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hover

type of:
waver hesitate waffle
verb
be about
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footle hang around lallygag loaf loiter lollygag lounge lurk mess about mill about mill around tarry

type of:
be
verb
leave slowly and hesitantly
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tarry

type of:
go forth go away leave
verb
remain present although waning or gradually dying
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"Her perfume lingered on"

type of:
remain stay persist

Synonyms & Similar Words

be leave stay move remain hesitate lounge loaf waffle persist hover prowl lurch lurk tarry waver dawdle loiter lollygag linger over footle hang around lallygag mess about mill about mill around lingerer go forth go away