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Vocabulary Entry
linger
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of a reluctance to leave.
Example Sentences
"She lingered at the door, hoping for one last glimpse."
"They lingered over coffee, enjoying their conversation."
"After the show, the audience lingered in their seats."
N
noun
The act of delaying or remaining in a place.
Example Sentences
"His linger at the party was unexpected."
"The linger of the fog made the morning feel mystical."
"There was a linger in the air after the storm passed."