Definition of linger - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
persistcontinue to exist for longer than expected
- The scent of her perfume lingered in the room..
2.
timestay in a place longer than necessary
- They lingered at the park after the concert.
3.
saunterRare move slowly or leisurelyRare
- He lingered along the path, enjoying the view.
Expressions with linger
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stay in a place longer than necessary
He decided to linger on at the party.
stay close to the boundary of something
He would often linger on the edge of the forest, watching the wildlife.
remain noticeable in taste or memory
The flavor of the wine lingered on the lips long after the last sip.
take extra time to enjoy something
She lingered over her coffee, savoring every sip.
Origin of linger
Middle English, linger (delay)
Terms with linger included in their meaning
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movement
lag or linger behind others
time
delay or linger in a place
linger
stay in a place after others leave
linger
remain in a place without a clear purpose or goal
linger
focus on a thought or idea
effects
linger as an effect from a past event
loitering
linger or loiter without purpose
movement
linger in a place uncertainly
Examples of linger in a sentence
Doubts about the decision still linger in his mind. He lingered in the hallway, unsure of what to say. The scent of her perfume lingered in the room. Tourists lingered in the museum, captivated by the art. She lingered over her coffee, lost in thought.
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- French:persister, traîner, ...
- German:verweilen, schlendern, ...
- Italian:persistere, rimanere, ...
- Spanish:perdurar, quedarse, ...
- Portuguese:perdurar, demorar-se, ...
- Chinese:挥之不去, 逗留, ...
- Japanese:残る, 居残る, ...
- Arabic:اِستَمَرَّ, تريث, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִימָּשֵׁךְ, לְהִתְעַכֵּב, ...
- Russian:сохраняться, задерживаться, ...
- Ukrainian:залишатися, затримуватися, ...
- Hindi:बना रहना, ठहरना, ...
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