Hyphenation of Linger

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Linger

Definitions of Linger:

1.
Remain present although waning or gradually dying
Her perfume lingered on
2.
Be about
The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square Who is this man that is hanging around the department?
3.
Leave slowly and hesitantly
4.
Take one's time
Proceed slowly
5.
Move to and fro
The shy student lingered in the corner

Synonyms of Linger:

verb persist, remain, stay
verb loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag, loaf, lallygag, hang around, mess about, tarry, lurk, mill about, mill around, be
verb tarry, leave, go forth, go away
verb dawdle, move, linger over
verb hover, hesitate, waver, waffle

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