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linger for
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to stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.

Meanings

to stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.

She lingered for a while after the party ended, not wanting to go home.

Synonyms

dawdleloitertarry

Antonyms

hurryrush

to persist or continue to exist, often longer than expected.

The scent of the flowers lingered for days after they were removed.

Synonyms

persistendureremain

Antonyms

vanishdisappear

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:55