How to pronounce "linger"

• "linger" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "linger"

Verb

remain present although waning or gradually dying; "Her perfume lingered on"

Synonyms:

• linger

Verb

be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"

Synonyms:

• loiter
• lounge
• footle
• lollygag
• loaf
• lallygag
• hang around
• mess about
• tarry
• linger
• lurk
• mill about
• mill around

Verb

leave slowly and hesitantly

Synonyms:

• tarry
• linger

Verb

take one's time; proceed slowly

Synonyms:

• linger
• dawdle

Verb

move to and fro; "The shy student lingered in the corner"

Synonyms:

• hover
• linger