English dictionary
linger
verbPronunciation
ˈlɪŋɡɚ
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- leave slowly and hesitantly
verb
- take one's time; proceed slowly
verb
- be about a place without any apparent purpose
verb
- to hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time
verb
- remain present although waning or gradually dying
Example sentences
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