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linger

verbid 12983·updated Jun 3, 2026
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remain present although waning or gradually dying

Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

synonym
dawdletarrywiggle
pasttense
lingered
presentparticiple
lingering
thirdpersonsingular
lingers
pastparticiple
lingered

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary5 sensesview framework →
§1
leave slowly and hesitantly
§2
take one's time
§3
be about
§4
move to and fro
§5
remain present although waning or gradually dying

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