linger

/lˈɪŋɡɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

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”
3. leave slowly and hesitantly
4. take one's time; proceed slowly
5. move to and fro
   “The shy student lingered in the corner”

Synonyms for linger

• loiter
• lounge
• footle
• lollygag
• loaf
• lallygag
• hang around
• mess about
• tarry
• lurk
• mill about
• mill around
• dawdle
• hover

Antonyms of linger

• rush

Words that rhyme with linger

• finger
• forefinger
• goldfinger
• ingar