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   linger

   /ˈlɪŋɡə/

   verb

   • 1. stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave: "she lingered in the yard, enjoying the warm sunshine" Similar wait aroundstayremainstay putwaitloiterdawdledallytake one's timelag behindstraggleditherpotter about/around/roundpauseprocrastinatestalldelayinformal:dilly-dallystick aroundhang aroundhang roundhang onhang backarchaic, literary:tarryOpposite leave
   • ▪ spend a long time over (something): "she lingered over her meal"
   • ▪ be slow to disappear or die: "the tradition seems to linger on" Similar persistcontinueremainstaybe protractedendurecarry onlastkeep on/upholdsurviveabideinformal:hang around/roundOpposite vanishdisappear

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘dwell, abide’): frequentative of obsolete leng ‘prolong’, of Germanic origin; related to German längen ‘make long(er)’, also to long1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. lingerer noun

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   What does linger mean?

   • demorar, tardar, perdurar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! LINGER definition: 1. to take a long time to leave or disappear: 2. to take a long time to leave or disappear: 3. to…. Learn more.

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   What is another word for lingering?

   • Other forms: lingered; lingering; lingers When someone lingers, he or she takes an unexpectedly long time to depart, as Romeo lingers when bidding Juliet farewell (or as annoying houseguests almost always tend to do).

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   What does lingering mean in a sentence?

   • When something such as an idea, feeling, or illness lingers, it continues to exist for a long time, often much longer than expected . The scent of her perfume lingered on in the room. [VERB adverb/preposition] A guerrilla war has lingered into its fourth decade. [VERB adverb/preposition] He was ashamed.

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   What does it mean if a feeling lingers?

   • If a slight feeling of disappointment lingers, this is also shared by the pilots. When something such as an idea, feeling, or illness lingers, it continues to exist for a long time, often much longer than expected. The scent of her perfume lingered on in the room. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLINGER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Linger means to take a long time to leave or disappear, or to remain in someone's memory. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

   • English (US)

     to take a long time to leave or disappear: After the play...

   • Znaczenie Linger, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     linger definicja: 1. to take a long time to leave or...

   • Linger: Russian Translation

     LINGER translate: задерживаться, не исчезать полностью ....

   • Linger: German Translation

     LINGER translate: bleiben, trödeln. Learn more in the...

   • Linger in Japanese

     LINGER translate: ～が長く留まる, 長居（ながい）する. Learn more in the...

   • Linger: Polish Translation

     LINGER translate: utrzymywać się, pozostawać w tyle, trwać,...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lingerLinger Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb linger, which means to be slow in parting, remaining, or acting. Find out how to use linger in a sentence and how it differs from related words like tarry, dawdle, and procrastinate.

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   Definitions of linger. verb. remain present although waning or gradually dying. “Her perfume lingered on” see more. verb. be about. synonyms: footle, hang around, lallygag, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, lurk, mess about, mill about, mill around, tarry. see more. verb. take one's time; proceed slowly. synonyms: dawdle. see more. verb.

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   Linger definition: to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave. See examples of LINGER used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLINGER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Linger means to continue to exist, stay, or delay for a long time, often longer than expected. Learn the pronunciation, word forms, and usage of linger with synonyms and example sentences from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Linger means to take a long time to leave or disappear, or to stay in a place for a while. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see examples from news sources and find translations in other languages.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › lingerLinger - definition of linger by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To stay in a place or be slow in leaving it, often out of reluctance: Friends lingered at the picnic tables, chatting. See Synonyms at stay 1. 2. a. To continue or persist: a smell that lingered in the air; doubts that lingered in my mind. b. To remain feebly alive for some time before dying. 3.