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- [loi-ter]
- /ˈlɔɪ tər/
- /ˈlɔɪ.tər/
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- [loi-ter]
- /ˈlɔɪ tər/
Definitions of loitered word
- verb without object loitered to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place: to loiter around the bus terminal. 1
- verb without object loitered 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 loitered to waste time or dawdle over work: He loiters over his homework until one in the morning. 1
- verb with object loitered to pass (time) in an idle or aimless manner (usually followed by away): to loiter away the afternoon in daydreaming. 1
- noun loitered Simple past tense and past participle of loiter. 1
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Origin of loitered
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 Loitered
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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loitered 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.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
loitered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for loitered
verb loitered
- waited — to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.
- lingered — 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.
- lurked — to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush; remain in or around a place secretly or furtively.
- skulked — to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason: The thief skulked in the shadows.
- ambled — to go at a slow, easy pace; stroll; saunter: He ambled around the town.
Antonyms for loitered
verb loitered
- hurried — moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.
- ran — simple past tense of run.
- rushed — to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
- advanced — An advanced system, method, or design is modern and has been developed from an earlier version of the same thing.
- completed — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
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