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LINGERED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Lingered.

Lingered - as a verb

Remain present although waning or gradually dying

Example: "Her perfume lingered on"

Be about a place without any apparent purpose

Example: "The high school students like to loiter in the central square"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
footlehang aroundlallygagloafloiterlollygagloungelurkmess aboutmill aboutmill aroundtarry
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Leave slowly and hesitantly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tarry

Take one's time; proceed slowly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dawdle
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rush

To hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time

Example: "The shy student lingered in the corner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hover

Example Sentences

"He lingered at the park, enjoying the beautiful sunset."
"The smell of freshly baked bread lingered in the kitchen."
"She lingered outside the concert venue, hoping to catch a glimpse of her favorite singer."
"The memory of their argument lingered in his mind for days."
"The taste of the spicy food lingered on her tongue."
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Word Game Points

Is LINGERED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lingered is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LINGERED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is LINGERED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lingered is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LINGERED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is LINGERED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lingered is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LINGERED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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