lingered
verbDivide lingered into syllables:
lin · gered
How to pronounce lingered:
Definition of lingered:
- lingered (verb):
- to be slow in parting or in quitting something tarry
Synonyms for lingered:
draggedplayedcontinuestrolledloiteredstayabidedawdledenduredelayedShow 10 more
Antonyms for lingered:
transmogrifieddivergedprogressedreducedevolvedconvertedshapedshiftedchangedturnedShow 3 more
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