linger

Letters that make linger

e, g, l, n, r, i are letters that make 'linger'

Words within linger

ER, Inge, Lin, ng, li, in, ling, IN, Inger, Er, Ge, In, Li are words within 'linger'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of linger

slinger, clinger, flinger, slingers, lingers are words created by adding a letter to 'linger'


5 possible definitions for 'linger'

Linger as "remain present although waning or gradually dying"

Under this definition, linger is a verb and has the following properties:

linger as a type

'linger' can be a type of persist, remain, stay.

Example of linger used within this context

"Her perfume lingered on"


Linger as "move to and fro"

Under this definition, linger is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hover has the same meaning as linger

linger as a type

'linger' can be a type of hesitate, waffle, waver.

Example of linger used within this context

"The shy student lingered in the corner"


Linger as "be about"

Under this definition, linger is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

mill about, mill around, footle, loiter, lollygag, lallygag, mess about, lurk, lounge, loaf, tarry, hang around have the same meaning as 'linger'

linger as a type

'linger' can be a type of be.

Types of linger

prowl, lurch are types of 'linger'.

Derivatives of linger

dillydallier, dilly-dallier, mope, loiterer, lingerer, dallier, lounger are derivatives of 'linger'.


Linger as "leave slowly and hesitantly"

Under this definition, linger is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

tarry has the same meaning as linger

linger as a type

'linger' can be a type of go away, go forth, leave.

Derivatives of linger

tarriance, lingering are derivatives of 'linger'.


Linger as "take one's time, proceed slowly"

Under this definition, linger is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

dawdle has the same meaning as linger

Antonyms

race, hasten, hie, pelt along, rush along, bucket along, belt along, step on it, cannonball along, hotfoot, speed, rush have the opposite meaning of 'linger'

linger as a type

'linger' can be a type of move.

Derivatives of linger

laggard, poke, drone, trailer, dawdler, lagger are derivatives of 'linger'.



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