Linger

verb

/ˈlɪŋɡə/

Word Frequency: 1.7

Definitions

1.verbTo stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.

2.verbTo remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.

3.verb(often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.

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