linger
/lˈɪŋgɝ/
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Definitions
Verb
remain present although waning or gradually dying; "Her perfume lingered on"
Verb
be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
Verb
leave slowly and hesitantly
Verb
take one''s time; proceed slowly
Verb
move to and fro; "The shy student lingered in the corner"
Synonyms
dawdle
footle
hang around
hover
lallygag
loaf
loiter
lollygag
lounge
lurk
mess about
mill about
mill around
tarry