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Definition of Linger
1. Verb. Remain present although waning or gradually dying. "Her perfume lingered on"
2. Verb. Be about. "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Lurch, Prowl
Derivative terms: Lingerer, Loiterer, Lounger
3. Verb. Leave slowly and hesitantly.
4. Verb. Take one's time; proceed slowly.
Generic synonyms: Move
Derivative terms: Dawdler
Also: Linger Over
Antonyms: Rush
5. Verb. Move to and fro. "The shy student lingered in the corner"
Definition of Linger
1. v. i. To delay; to loiter; to remain or wait long; to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving; to be slow in deciding; to be in suspense; to hesitate.
2. v. t. To protract; to draw out.
Definition of Linger
1. Verb. (intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive often followed by (term on)) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytical thinking or discussion. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Linger
1. to delay leaving [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Linger
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