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
Leave slowly and hesitantly.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 3
Take one's time; proceed slowly.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 4
Move to and fro; "The shy student lingered in the corner".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The smell of freshly baked cookies lingered in the air long after the bakery had closed.
- She continued to linger at the doorway, unsure if she was ready to enter the room.
- The sound of his voice lingered in her mind, echoing the words of encouragement.
- The beautiful sunset lingered on the horizon for just a few more moments.
- The children lingered at the park, reluctant to end their fun-filled afternoon.
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Meaning 5
Remain present although waning or gradually dying; "Her perfume lingered on".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The faint scent of smoke from the extinguished candle lingered in the room.
- A faint echo of her laughter lingered in his mind long after she left.
- The memories of their walks together lingered with him even years after their breakup.
- The scent of freshly baked cookies still lingered in the house hours after she finished baking.
- A faint aroma of ripening fruit lingered in the abandoned orchard, hinting at what once thrived there.