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linger::verb | Spocien Dictionary

linger

/'lɪŋɡər/

take one's time; proceed slowly

Type	Words
Synonyms	dawdle
Type of	move

linger::verb | Spocien Dictionary

linger

/'lɪŋɡər/

move to and fro

Type	Words
Synonyms	hover
Type of	waver, hesitate, waffle

The shy student lingered in the corner.

linger::verb | Spocien Dictionary

linger

/'lɪŋɡər/

be about

Type	Words
Synonyms	footle, hang around, lallygag, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, lurk, mess about, mill about, mill around, tarry
Type of	be
Has types	prowl, lurch
Derivation	lingerer

linger::verb | Spocien Dictionary

linger

/'lɪŋɡər/

leave slowly and hesitantly

Type	Words
Synonyms	tarry
Type of	go forth, go away, leave

linger::verb | Spocien Dictionary

linger

/'lɪŋɡər/

remain present although waning or gradually dying

Type	Words
Type of	remain, stay, persist

Her perfume lingered on.