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   lin·ger

   /ˈliNGɡər/

   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 behindstraggleditherputter aroundpauseprocrastinatestalldelayinformal:dilly-dallystick aroundhang aroundhang 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 aroundOpposite 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. 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.

3. 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 and translations.

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   Linger means to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, or to dwell in contemplation, thought, or enjoyment. It can also mean to delay or prolong departure, to walk slowly, or to persist or continue.

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   /ˈlɪŋgər/ /ˈlɪŋgə/ IPA guide. Other forms: lingered; lingering; lingers. When someone lingers, he or she takes an unexpectedly long time to depart, as Romeo lingers when bidding Juliet farewell (or as annoying houseguests almost always tend to do).

6. 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, with synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

7. 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 examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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

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   Linger means to stay in a place or be slow in leaving it, often out of reluctance, or to continue or persist in something. It can also mean to proceed slowly, saunter, or to remain feebly alive for some time before dying.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › lingerLinger Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Learn the meaning of linger, a verb that means to spend or continue idly, slowly, or reluctantly in a place or situation. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, and origin of linger.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlinger verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Linger means to continue to exist, stay, or look for longer than expected or wanted. Learn how to use linger with different prepositions, verbs, and adverbs, and see examples and synonyms.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishlinger verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb linger, which means to continue to exist, stay or look for longer than expected. See pictures, synonyms and example sentences from Oxford University Press.