Linger (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Synonyms
- Mess About
- Footle
- Loaf
- Lollygag
- Hang Around
- Mill Around
- Mill About
- Loiter
- Tarry
- Lallygag
- Lurk
- Lounge
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Meaning 2
Remain present although waning or gradually dying; "Her perfume lingered on".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 3
Leave slowly and hesitantly.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 4
Take one's time; proceed slowly.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.