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- [ling-ger]
- /ˈlɪŋ gər/
- /ˈlɪŋ.ɡər.ɪŋ/
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- [ling-ger]
- /ˈlɪŋ gər/
Definitions of lingering word
- verb without object lingering to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave: We lingered awhile after the party. 1
- verb without object lingering to remain alive; continue or persist, although gradually dying, ceasing, disappearing, etc.: She lingered a few months after the heart attack. Such practices still linger among the older natives. 1
- verb without object lingering to dwell in contemplation, thought, or enjoyment: to linger over the beauty of a painting. 1
- verb without object lingering to be tardy in action; delay; dawdle: to linger in discharging one's duties. 1
- verb without object lingering to walk slowly; saunter along. 1
- verb with object lingering to pass (time, life, etc.) in a leisurely or a tedious manner (usually followed by away or out): We lingered away the whole summer at the beach. 1
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Origin of lingering
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English lengeren to dwell, remain (somewhere), frequentative of lengen, Old English lengan to delay, prolong, literally, lengthen. See long1, -er6
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Parts of speech for Lingering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lingering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lingering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lingering
adj lingering
- lifelong — lasting or continuing through all or much of one's life: lifelong regret.
- stubborn — unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
- ingrained — ingrained; firmly fixed.
- protracted — to draw out or lengthen, especially in time; extend the duration of; prolong.
- recurrent — that recurs; occurring or appearing again, especially repeatedly or periodically.
adjective lingering
- remaining — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- enduring — Continuing or long-lasting.
- haunting — remaining in the consciousness; not quickly forgotten: haunting music; haunting memories.
- chronic — A chronic illness or disability lasts for a very long time. Compare acute.
- slow — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
noun lingering
- showstopper — Theater. a performer or performance that wins enthusiastic or prolonged applause.
- retardment — the act of retarding or state of being retarded.
- cunctation — delay
- delay — If you delay doing something, you do not do it immediately or at the planned or expected time, but you leave it until later.
- hold-up — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
Antonyms for lingering
adj lingering
- short-lived — living or lasting only a little while.
- temporary — an office worker hired, usually through an agency on a per diem basis, for a short period of time.
- superficial — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
- fleeting — swift; rapid: to be fleet of foot; a fleet horse.
- transient — not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory.
adjective lingering
noun lingering
- impetuosity — the quality or condition of being impetuous.
- briskness — quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk.
- promptitude — promptness.
- haste — swiftness of motion; speed; celerity: He performed his task with great haste. They felt the need for haste.
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