Associations to the word «Linger»

Wiktionary

LINGER, verb. (intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
LINGER, verb. (intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
LINGER, verb. (intransitive) (often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.

Dictionary definition

LINGER, verb. Remain present although waning or gradually dying; "Her perfume lingered on".
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?".
LINGER, verb. Leave slowly and hesitantly.
LINGER, verb. Take one's time; proceed slowly.
LINGER, verb. Move to and fro; "The shy student lingered in the corner".

Wise words

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Edgar Allan Poe