#1
linger v. remain present although waning or gradually dying; "Her perfume lingered on"
. wn #2
linger v. [
loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag, loaf, lallygag, hang around, mess about, tarry, lurk, mill about, mill around] be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
. wn #3
linger v. [
tarry] leave slowly and hesitantly
. wn #4
linger v. [
dawdle] take one's time; proceed slowly
. wn #5
linger v. [
hover] move to and fro; "The shy student lingered in the corner"
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