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   linger

   /ˈlɪŋɡə/

   verb

   • 1. stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave: "she lingered in the yard, enjoying the warm sunshine" Similar wait aroundstayremainstay putwaitloiterdawdledallytake one's timelag behindstraggleditherpotter about/around/roundpauseprocrastinatestalldelayinformal:dilly-dallystick aroundhang aroundhang roundhang onhang backarchaic, literary:tarryOpposite leave
   • ▪ spend a long time over (something): "she lingered over her meal"
   • ▪ be slow to disappear or die: "the tradition seems to linger on" Similar persistcontinueremainstaybe protractedendurecarry onlastkeep on/upholdsurviveabideinformal:hang around/roundOpposite vanishdisappear

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘dwell, abide’): frequentative of obsolete leng ‘prolong’, of Germanic origin; related to German längen ‘make long(er)’, also to long1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. lingerer noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLINGER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of linger, a verb that means to take a long time to leave or disappear, or to remain in someone's memory. See how to use linger in sentences and compare it with related words.

3. www.youtube.com › watchThe Cranberries - Linger (Official Music Video) - YouTube

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   Official Music Video for Linger by The Cranberries.Listen to The Cranberries here - https://TheCranberries.lnk.to/Stream Create a YouTube Short using this s...

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     The Cranberries - Linger (Official Music Video)

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lingerLinger Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LINGER is to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry. How to use linger in a sentence.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Linger_(The_Cranberries_song)Linger (The Cranberries song) - Wikipedia

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   "Linger" is a song by Irish alternative rock band the Cranberries from their debut studio album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? (1993). Composed by band members Dolores O'Riordan and Noel Hogan, and produced by Stephen Street, "Linger" was first released as the second and final single from the album on 15 February 1993 ...

   • Category: Alternative Rock [2] Pop [3]

7. genius.com › The-cranberries-linger-lyricsThe Cranberries – Linger Lyrics | Genius Lyrics

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   Feb 23, 1993 · “Linger” is a defining song of the 90’s alternative rock period and the song that put Irish band The Cranberries on the map.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLINGER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of linger, a verb that means to take a long time to leave or disappear, or to remain in someone's mind. See how to use linger in sentences and compare it with related words.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › lingerLINGER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Linger definition: to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave. See examples of LINGER used in a sentence.