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linger

/ˈlɪŋɡər/
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Main Example

I like to linger at the park after school.

Example context
en-us flagI like to linger at the park after school.
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To stay in a place longer than necessary.

Other Example

I tend to linger in the coffee shop on weekends.

en-us flagI tend to linger in the coffee shop on weekends.

She likes to linger at the bookstore after browsing.

en-us flagShe likes to linger at the bookstore after browsing.

They often linger at the beach during sunset.

en-us flagThey often linger at the beach during sunset.
Synonyms

linger around

en-us flaglinger around

linger over

en-us flaglinger over

linger in

en-us flaglinger in
Synonyms

dawdle

tarry

loiter

linger

/ˈlɪŋɡər/
Main Example

The linger of the sunset was beautiful.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A period of time spent lingering.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

linger

/ˈlɪŋɡər/
Main Example

She lingered over her choice of dessert.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To remain in a state of uncertainty or indecision.

Other Example

He lingered at the door, unsure if he should leave.

They lingered in the park, enjoying the warm sun.

I lingered on the phone, not wanting to say goodbye.

Synonyms

linger over

linger around

linger in the moment

Synonyms

hesitate

waver

dawdle

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