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⏳linger

verb
/ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/
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Meaning

To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of unwillingness to leave.
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist

Example Sentences

The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.

The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.

Example Expressions

linger on

Synonyms

remain, stay, persist, wait, dawdle, continue
Entry 1
remain, stay, persist, wait, dawdle
Entry 2
remain, stay, persist, continue

Antonyms

leave, depart, vanish, rush, hurry
Entry 1
leave, depart, vanish
Entry 2
leave, depart, rush, hurry

Collocations

linger on, linger around, linger in memory, linger over, linger longer, linger over dinner, linger doubt
Entry 1
linger on, linger around, linger in memory, linger over
Entry 2
linger longer, linger around, linger in memory, linger over dinner, linger doubt

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