linger

verb

lin·ger ˈliŋ-gər How to pronounce linger (audio)

lingered; lingering ˈliŋ-g(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce linger (audio)

intransitive verb

: to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry

fans lingered outside the door

: to remain existent although often waning in strength, importance, or influence

lingering doubts

lingering odors

: to remain alive although gradually dying

was seriously ill, but lingered on for several months

: to be slow to act : procrastinate

He lingered in settling the estate in order to increase his fees.

: to move slowly : saunter

lingering homeward

transitive verb

: to pass (a period of time) slowly

obsolete : delay

lingerer

ˈliŋ-gər-ər How to pronounce linger (audio)

noun

lingeringly

ˈliŋ-g(ə-)riŋ-lē How to pronounce linger (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

The tourists didn't linger very long. She lingered at the art exhibit. He lingered in bed and missed breakfast. They lingered over coffee after dinner. The heat lingered long after the sun had gone down. The smell of her perfume lingered. The idea lingered in their minds. See More

Recent Examples on the Web In a July Axios-Ipsos poll, 17% of people said their biggest fear related to COVID-19 is the possibility of getting Long COVID, a potentially disabling condition in which symptoms linger or emerge well after an acute infection.

Time, 19 Sep. 2022 While that defeat may linger in the minds of some voters, topping the Cougars by three touchdowns should reinforce Oregon's place as one of the teams to beat in the conference race.

Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 There is a strong possibility that the pattern will linger through the winter, forecasters said.

Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 The research, conducted for the WHO/Europe, was unclear on whether the symptoms that linger, recur or first appear at least one month after a coronavirus infection were more common in vaccinated or unvaccinated people.

Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2022 An overwhelmed judiciary and a barren legislative branch where a handful of representatives linger among the vacant seats of former colleagues.

Caitlin Hu And Etant Dupain, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 The National Weather Service says the heavy cloud cover will linger along the coast with areas of heavy fog in the central coast region leading to low visibility in some areas.

oregonlive, 15 Sep. 2022 China plans is whether the country’s aggressive Covid policies linger longer than expected.

Dan Strumpf, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 However, insiders believe that despite the hurt feelings, pragmatic politicians like Wu and Healey are too smart to let any animosity linger.

Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	lingering
释义	linger verb lin·ger ˈliŋ-gər lingered; lingering ˈliŋ-g(ə-)riŋ intransitive verb 1 : to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry fans lingered outside the door 2 a : to remain existent although often waning in strength, importance, or influence lingering doubts lingering odors b : to remain alive although gradually dying was seriously ill, but lingered on for several months 3 : to be slow to act : procrastinate He lingered in settling the estate in order to increase his fees. 4 : to move slowly : saunter lingering homeward transitive verb 1 : to pass (a period of time) slowly 2 obsolete : delay lingerer ˈliŋ-gər-ər noun lingeringly ˈliŋ-g(ə-)riŋ-lē adverb Synonyms crawl creep dally dawdle delay diddle dillydally drag lag loiter lollygag lallygag mope poke shilly-shally tarry See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The tourists didn't linger very long. She lingered at the art exhibit. He lingered in bed and missed breakfast. They lingered over coffee after dinner. The heat lingered long after the sun had gone down. The smell of her perfume lingered. The idea lingered in their minds. See More Recent Examples on the Web In a July Axios-Ipsos poll, 17% of people said their biggest fear related to COVID-19 is the possibility of getting Long COVID, a potentially disabling condition in which symptoms linger or emerge well after an acute infection. Time, 19 Sep. 2022 While that defeat may linger in the minds of some voters, topping the Cougars by three touchdowns should reinforce Oregon's place as one of the teams to beat in the conference race. Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 There is a strong possibility that the pattern will linger through the winter, forecasters said. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 The research, conducted for the WHO/Europe, was unclear on whether the symptoms that linger, recur or first appear at least one month after a coronavirus infection were more common in vaccinated or unvaccinated people. Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2022 An overwhelmed judiciary and a barren legislative branch where a handful of representatives linger among the vacant seats of former colleagues. Caitlin Hu And Etant Dupain, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 The National Weather Service says the heavy cloud cover will linger along the coast with areas of heavy fog in the central coast region leading to low visibility in some areas. oregonlive, 15 Sep. 2022 China plans is whether the country’s aggressive Covid policies linger longer than expected. Dan Strumpf, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 However, insiders believe that despite the hurt feelings, pragmatic politicians like Wu and Healey are too smart to let any animosity linger. Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English (northern dialect) lengeren to dwell, frequentative of lengen to prolong, from Old English lengan; akin to Old English lang long First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Kids Definition linger verb lin·ger ˈliŋ-gər lingered; lingering 1 : to be slow in leaving : delay We lingered at the park. 2 : to continue to exist as time passes A faint smell of fried fish lingered about the place … J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets lingering 1 of 2 adjective as in residual still existing or happening after something is completed or removed The area is still feeling the lingering effects of the hurricane. There are lingering questions about the extent of his involvement in the crime. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance residual lasting persisting remaining enduring leftover abiding continuing biding staying holding on surviving holding up running on tarrying keeping up perduring sticking around prevailing carrying through Antonyms & Near Antonyms waning subsiding dying (down) ebbing passing dying abating ending finishing moderating closing lapsing stopping concluding letting up terminating expiring quitting winding up desisting leaving off ceasing discontinuing See More lingering 2 of 2 verb present participle of linger as in delaying to move or act slowly since they were charging by the hour, the house painters lingered in finishing up their work Synonyms & Similar Words delaying poking dragging crawling creeping loitering strolling lagging dawdling shuffling lollygagging playing stalling dillydallying tarrying moping falling behind lallygagging dropping behind dallying diddling hanging fire lounging marking time staggering idling dragging one's heels sauntering dragging one's feet taking one's time loafing trifling ambling shilly-shallying lolling easing inching fooling around messing around procrastinating lumbering temporizing decelerating plodding fiddling (around) puttering (around) pottering (around) monkeying (around) hanging (around or out) filibustering slowing (down or up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms running tearing rushing whirling flying scudding scurrying hastening hurrying ripping racing dashing darting barreling zipping speeding whizzing breezing coursing rocketing bolting running scooting whisking barrelling stampeding scrambling careering galloping hustling hurtling humping trotting hotfooting (it) accelerating sprinting jogging bowling quickening overtaking outrunning speeding (up) outpacing catching up outstripping fast-forwarding See More
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