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lingering

/ˈlɪŋɡɚɪŋ/ · 9 letters · 6 distinct letters

  1. noun

    the act of tarrying

  2. verb

    remain present although waning or gradually dying

    Her perfume lingered on

  3. verb

    be about

    The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square

  4. verb

    leave slowly and hesitantly

  5. verb

    take one's time; proceed slowly

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