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linger

verb /lɪŋɡər/ 2 syllables 6 letters Scrabble 7 WWF 10
Definitions
verb

take one's time; proceed slowly

verb

move to and fro

“The shy student lingered in the corner”

verb

leave slowly and hesitantly

verb

remain present although waning or gradually dying

“Her perfume lingered on”

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