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linger meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of linger at MeaningMonkey.org. linger meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.LINGER verb
Definition of linger (verb)
- remain present although waning or gradually dying
- "Her perfume lingered on"
- be about
- "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
- synonyms: footle, hang around, lallygag, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, lurk, mess about, mill about, mill around, tarry
- leave slowly and hesitantly
- synonyms: tarry
- take one's time; proceed slowly
- synonyms: dawdle
- antonym: belt along
- move to and fro
- "The shy student lingered in the corner"
- synonyms: hover
Source: Princeton University Wordnet