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- [loi-ter]
- /ˈlɔɪ tər/
- /ˈlɔɪ.tər/
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- [loi-ter]
- /ˈlɔɪ tər/
Definitions of loiter word
- verb without object loiter to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place: to loiter around the bus terminal. 1
- verb without object loiter to move in a slow, idle manner, making purposeless stops in the course of a trip, journey, errand, etc.: to loiter on the way to work. 1
- verb without object loiter to waste time or dawdle over work: He loiters over his homework until one in the morning. 1
- verb with object loiter to pass (time) in an idle or aimless manner (usually followed by away): to loiter away the afternoon in daydreaming. 1
- noun loiter Stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose. 1
- intransitive verb loiter hang around 1
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Origin of loiter
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English loteren, loytren, perhaps < Middle Dutch loteren to stagger, totter; compare Dutch leuteren to dawdle
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Parts of speech for Loiter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
loiter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for loiter
verb loiter
- traipse — to walk or go aimlessly or idly or without finding or reaching one's goal: We traipsed all over town looking for a copy of the book.
- ramble — to wander around in a leisurely, aimless manner: They rambled through the shops until closing time.
- linger — 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.
- loll — to recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy, or indolent manner; lounge: to loll on a sofa.
- lounge — to pass time idly and indolently.
Antonyms for loiter
verb loiter
- hurry — to move, proceed, or act with haste (often followed by up): Hurry, or we'll be late. Hurry up, it's starting to rain.
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
- go ahead — permission or a signal to proceed: They got the go-ahead on the construction work.
- hasten — to move or act with haste; proceed with haste; hurry: to hasten to a place.
- vamoose — to leave hurriedly or quickly; decamp.
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