How to use linger in a sentence. Drags, delays, crawls, pokes, loiters, strolls, lags, dawdles Get a quick, free translation
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To take a long time to leave or disappear
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. 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. Definition of linger verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. To remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected To remain alive or in use, though with diminishing vitality To dwell in contemplation, thought, or enjoyment
To linger over the painting
To be tardy in action To pass (time) in a leisurely or a tedious manner (usu To remain in a place longer than is usual or expected They lingered over their coffee for a few minutes
To continue to exist but with lessened strength Old hatreds lingered after the war To remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave We lingered awhile after the party.
