Definition of
linger is the dictionary form of lingered Definition of linger
1
[ verb ] remain present although waning or gradually dying

Examples

"Her perfume lingered on"

2
[ verb ] leave slowly and hesitantly

Synonyms

dally tarry

3
[ verb ] be about

Synonyms

hang_around tarry loiter lurk mill_about mess_about loaf lollygag lallygag footle mill_around lounge

Examples

"The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square" "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"

4
[ verb ] take one's time; proceed slowly

Synonyms

dawdle

5
[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 16857
6
[ verb ] move to and fro

Synonyms

hover

Examples

"The shy student lingered in the corner"

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Rhymes with

fingered angered sigurd laggard gird sugared haggard

Phonetic and Homophones

L IH1 NG G ER0 D

Similar Spelling

linger lingerie lingerer Lingard linger_over lingering Linker Lingerfelt lingeringly

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