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linger
verb
Leave slowly and hesitantly
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ˈlɪŋɡɚ
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verb
Leave slowly and hesitantly
verb
Take one's time; proceed slowly
verb
Be about a place without any apparent purpose
“The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square”
verb
To hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time
“The shy student lingered in the corner”
verb
Remain present although waning or gradually dying
“Her perfume lingered on”
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The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square
Who is this man that is hanging around the department?
The shy student lingered in the corner
Her perfume lingered on
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