Linger

verb
'lɪŋɡər

Verb

  • move to and fro

    “The shy student lingered in the corner”

    Similar:Hover
    Type of:WaverHesitateWaffle

  • take one's time; proceed slowly

    Similar:Dawdle
    Type of:Move

  • remain present although waning or gradually dying

    “Her perfume lingered on”

    Type of:RemainStayPersist

  • be about

    Similar:FootleLallygagLoafLoiterLollygag
    Type of:Be

  • leave slowly and hesitantly

    Similar:Tarry
    Type of:Leave

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