linger (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪŋɡər/
Definition
To remain in one place for a long time, often because of a reluctance to leave, or to continue to exist for a long time.
Examples
She lingered at the party, not wanting the fun to end.
The memory of his kindness will linger for years.
Don't linger in the doorway; come inside!
How to Use linger
- linger on (phrasal verb)
- To continue to exist or remain for a long time. — "The effects of the storm will linger on for weeks."
- linger over (prepositional phrase)
- To spend a lot of time doing something enjoyable or thinking about something. — "She liked to linger over her dessert."
- linger in (prepositional phrase)
- To remain in a place for a long time. — "He lingered in the garden, enjoying the last rays of sun."
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