Definition of Linger

1. Verb. Remain present although waning or gradually dying. "Her perfume lingered on"

Generic synonyms: Persist, Remain, Stay

2. Verb. Be about. "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
Exact synonyms: Footle, Hang Around, Lallygag, Loaf, Loiter, Lollygag, Lounge, Lurk, Mess About, Mill About, Mill Around, Tarry
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Lurch, Prowl
Derivative terms: Lingerer, Loiterer, Lounger

3. Verb. Leave slowly and hesitantly.
Exact synonyms: Tarry
Generic synonyms: Go Away, Go Forth, Leave
Derivative terms: Tarriance

4. Verb. Take one's time; proceed slowly.
Exact synonyms: Dawdle
Generic synonyms: Move
Derivative terms: Dawdler
Also: Linger Over
Antonyms: Rush

5. Verb. Move to and fro. "The shy student lingered in the corner"
Exact synonyms: Hover
Generic synonyms: Hesitate, Waffle, Waver

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

linga
lingams
lingas
lingberries
lingberry
lingchi
lingcod
lingcods
lingel
lingels
lingenberries
lingenberry
lingence
lingences
linger (current term)
linger over
lingered
lingerer
lingerers
lingerie
lingeries
lingering
lingering(a)
lingeringly
lingers
lingier
lingiest
lingism
lingle

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