Definition of 'linger'

Verb

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?"
      Synonyms: loiter lounge footle lollygag loaf lallygag hang around mess about tarry lurk mill about mill around
3. leave slowly and hesitantly
      Synonyms: tarry
4. take one's time; proceed slowly
      Synonyms: dawdle
      Antonyms: rush hotfoot hasten hie speed race pelt along rush along cannonball along bucket along belt along
5. move to and fro; "The shy student lingered in the corner"
      Synonyms: hover

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