linger

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linger Definition

• (v) remain present although waning or gradually dying; "Her perfume lingered on"
• (v) be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
• (v) leave slowly and hesitantly
• (v) take one''s time; proceed slowly
• (v) move to and fro; "The shy student lingered in the corner"

linger Synonyms

• dawdle
• footle
• hang around
• hover
• lallygag
• linger
• loaf
• loiter
• lollygag
• lounge
• lurk
• mess about
• mill about
• mill around
• tarry