linger

/lˈɪŋɡɐ/

/ˈɫɪŋɝ/, /ˈɫɪŋɡɝ/

to linger

MAIN VERB

remain present although waning or gradually dying

to stay somewhere longer because one does not want to leave

synonyms : tarry

be about

synonyms : footle

take one's time; proceed slowly

synonyms : dawdle

antonyms : rush

a rockfish of the Pacific coastal waters of North America

move to and fro

synonyms : hover

Examples

1. He lingered indecisively outside the train station.

2. The perfume lingered in the air long after she had left the room.

3. I want to lay to rest any lingering doubts about my decision.

4. So the pain lingers.