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   linger

   /ˈlɪŋɡə/

   verb

   • 1. stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave: "she lingered in the yard, enjoying the warm sunshine" Similar wait aroundstayremainstay putwaitloiterdawdledallytake one's timelag behindstraggleditherpotter about/around/roundpauseprocrastinatestalldelayinformal:dilly-dallystick aroundhang aroundhang roundhang onhang backarchaic, literary:tarryOpposite leave
   • ▪ spend a long time over (something): "she lingered over her meal"
   • ▪ be slow to disappear or die: "the tradition seems to linger on" Similar persistcontinueremainstaybe protractedendurecarry onlastkeep on/upholdsurviveabideinformal:hang around/roundOpposite vanishdisappear

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘dwell, abide’): frequentative of obsolete leng ‘prolong’, of Germanic origin; related to German längen ‘make long(er)’, also to long1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. lingerer noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLINGER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Linger means to take a long time to leave or disappear, or to remain in someone's memory. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

   • English (US)

     to take a long time to leave or disappear: After the play...

   • Znaczenie Linger, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     linger definicja: 1. to take a long time to leave or...

   • Linger Turkish Translation

     LINGER translate: oyalanmak, uzun süre kalmak, eğlenmek,...

   • Linger: German Translation

     LINGER translate: bleiben, trödeln. Learn more in the...

   • Linger: Russian Translation

     LINGER translate: задерживаться, не исчезать полностью ....

   • Linger Spanish Translation

     LINGER translate: entretenerse, permanecer, merodear,...

   • Linger: Polish Translation

     LINGER translate: utrzymywać się, pozostawać w tyle, trwać,...

   • Linger: Arabic Translation

     LINGER translate: يَتَباطأ / يَتَلَكَّع. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lingerLinger Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb linger, which means to be slow in parting, remaining, or acting. Find out how to use linger in a sentence and how it differs from related words like tarry, dawdle, and procrastinate.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › lingerLINGER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Linger definition: to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave. See examples of LINGER used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLINGER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Linger means to take a long time to leave or disappear, or to stay in a place for a while. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see examples from news sources and find translations in other languages.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLINGER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Linger means to continue to exist, stay, or delay for a long time, often longer than expected. Learn the pronunciation, word forms, and usage of linger with synonyms and example sentences from Collins English Dictionary.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lingerLinger - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of linger. verb. remain present although waning or gradually dying. “Her perfume lingered on” see more. verb. be about. synonyms: footle, hang around, lallygag, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, lurk, mess about, mill about, mill around, tarry. see more. verb. take one's time; proceed slowly. synonyms: dawdle. see more. verb.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › lingerLinger - definition of linger by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to delay or prolong departure. 2. to go in a slow or leisurely manner; saunter. 3. to remain just alive for some time prior to death. 4. to persist or continue, esp in the mind. 5. to be slow to act; dither; procrastinate.