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Synonyms
lin·ger (lĭnǵgər)

[Middle English lengeren frequentative of lengen, to prolong, from Old English lengan.]

verb: -gered, -ger·ing, -gers. 

intransitive verb 

  1. To be slow in leaving, especially out of reluctance; tarry. See synonyms at stay1
  2. To remain feebly alive for some time before dying.
  3. To persist: an aftertaste that lingers.
  4. To proceed slowly; saunter.
  5. To be tardy in acting; procrastinate.

transitive verb 

To pass (a period of time) in a leisurely or aimless manner.

derivatives

lińger·er
noun
lińger·ing·ly
adverb