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linger
[ ling-ger ]
verb (used without object)
- to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave:
We lingered awhile after the party.
Synonyms: ,
- to remain alive; continue or persist, although gradually dying, ceasing, disappearing, etc.:
She lingered a few months after the heart attack. Such practices still linger among the older natives.
- to dwell in contemplation, thought, or enjoyment:
to linger over the beauty of a painting.
- to be tardy in action; delay; dawdle:
to linger in discharging one's duties.
Synonyms:
- to walk slowly; saunter along.
Synonyms:
verb (used with object)
- to pass (time, life, etc.) in a leisurely or a tedious manner (usually followed by away or out ):
We lingered away the whole summer at the beach.
- Archaic. to draw out or protract.
linger
/ ˈɪŋɡə /
verb
- to delay or prolong departure
- to go in a slow or leisurely manner; saunter
- to remain just alive for some time prior to death
- to persist or continue, esp in the mind
- to be slow to act; dither; procrastinate
Derived Forms
- ˈԲԲ, adverb
- ˈԲ, noun
- ˈԲԲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- g· noun
- g·Բ· adverb
- dzܳlg verb (used with object)
- v·g verb (used without object)
- ܲ·g·Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of linger1
Example Sentences
The changes were a U-turn from a policy introduced six years ago that allowed people to linger in Starbucks outlets and use their toilets without making a purchase.
The music cut out in the middle of a final, lingering note.
But the likelihood of a remake, reboot or sequel with any lingering value is slim.
And though downtown has since seen some development, a looming sense of disarray and decline lingers.
The metaphor lingers in the air, underscoring the toll taken by all of the operations.
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