Linger Common

Linger has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Verb

remain present although waning or gradually dying

"Her perfume lingered on"

linger

be about

"The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"

"Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"

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leave slowly and hesitantly

tarry linger

take one's time; proceed slowly

linger dawdle

move to and fro

"The shy student lingered in the corner"

hover linger

To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.

Proper Noun

A surname.

Example Sentences

"Her perfume lingered on" verb

"The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square" verb

"Who is this man that is hanging around the department?" verb

"The shy student lingered in the corner" verb