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linger

verb

/ˈlɪŋɡər/

Meaning

to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist

To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of unwillingness to leave.

The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.

linger on

remain, stay, persist, continue, wait, dawdle

Entry 1

remain, stay, persist, continue

Entry 2

remain, stay, persist, wait, dawdle

leave, depart, rush, hurry, vanish

Entry 1

leave, depart, rush, hurry

Entry 2

leave, depart, vanish

linger longer, linger around, linger in memory, linger over dinner, linger doubt, linger on, linger over

Entry 1

linger longer, linger around, linger in memory, linger over dinner, linger doubt

Entry 2

linger on, linger around, linger in memory, linger over

to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate

To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.

To wrap or cover closely or completely.

To fasten or secure something tightly.

to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over

to move quickly on foot; to operate or function