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lin·ger
 linger
- pronunciation:
- lIng
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verb |
| inflections: |
lingered, lingering, lingers |
| definition: |
to remain or be slow to leave.
One student lingered after class to talk to the teacher.- synonyms:
- remain, stay
- similar words:
- abide, continue, dawdle, loiter, rest
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| related words: |
drag, last, procrastinate, stall, stay, wear |
| derivations: |
lingeringly (adv.), lingerer (n.) |
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