American English pronunciation
How to pronounce lingered
IPA transcription: ['lɪŋɡɚd]
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Verb
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be about
“The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square”
“Who is this man that is hanging around the department?”
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remain present although waning or gradually dying
“Her perfume lingered on”
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leave slowly and hesitantly
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move to and fro
“The shy student lingered in the corner”
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take one's time; proceed slowly
Usage examples
- Meanwhile, the conflict with Poland as well as the papal proceedings lingered on.
- Bill lingered, contemplating his work with artistic appreciation.
- Bill lingered, contemplating his work with artistic appreciation.
- For four days she lingered in agony.
- Quarrels over the inheritance lingered.
- He travelled extensively, toured Europe and lingered in Italy.
- Bill lingered, contemplating his work with artistic appreciation.