What is another word for linger?

Common synonyms for linger include loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag, loaf, lallygag, hang around, mess about.

What is the past tense of linger?

The past tense of linger is lingered.

/ˈlɪŋɡɚ/verb2 syllables

Linger means: be about a place without any apparent purpose.

verb, as in be about a place without any apparent purpose

loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag, loaf, lallygag, hang around, mess about, tarry, lurk, mill about, mill around

verb, as in leave slowly and hesitantly

tarry

verb, as in take one's time; proceed slowly

dawdle

verb, as in to hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time

hover

also used for linger

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verb

be about a place without any apparent purpose“The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square”

leave slowly and hesitantly

take one's time; proceed slowly

to hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time“The shy student lingered in the corner”

remain present although waning or gradually dying“Her perfume lingered on”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

two syllables

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The sadness continues to linger, urging me to find a way to heal.Nuel
The familiar scents from the bakery linger in the air, bringing back memories.Nuel
The sadness lingers like a cloud, blocking out any joy from my heart.Nuel
The effects of harsh words can linger longer than injuries from weapons.Nuel
Memories of past love can linger much longer than expected.Nuel
Our memories of pain can linger long after the physical sensation has faded.Nuel
There are rumors that some evil spirits linger around here.jan_OkulaJu
The vision that was planted in my senses still silently lingers.unknown

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as a verb