Linger
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British pronunciation/lˈɪŋɡɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈɫɪŋɝ/, /ˈɫɪŋɡɝ/

Definition & Meaning of "linger"

to linger
01

to stay somewhere longer because one does not want to leave

Intransitive: to linger somewhere
02

to persist in existence or effect without fading quickly

Intransitive
2.1

to remain alive in a weakened or deteriorating condition

03

to remain focused on something

Transitive: to linger on sth
04

to intentionally prolong the completion of an action or process

synonyms

stall

Transitive: to linger in sth
05

to proceed slowly toward one's destination

Intransitive: to linger somewhere

linger

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example
Example
After the final bell rang, the students decided to linger in the school courtyard.
After the family dinner, relatives decided to linger in the backyard.
The travelers chose to linger in the charming village, captivated by its picturesque surroundings.
As the vacation neared its end, the family chose to linger on the beach.
After the concert concluded, fans lingered in the venue.
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