Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Lingers.
Lingers - 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)
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beHyponyms (Broadly Related)
To hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time
Example: "The shy student lingered in the corner"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hoverExample Sentences
"The smell of freshly baked bread lingers in the kitchen."
"The memory of her laughter lingers in my mind."
"The sound of the crashing waves lingers in the air."
"The taste of the spicy food lingers on my tongue."
"The feeling of sadness lingers long after the movie ends."
Word Game Points
Is LINGERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lingers is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LINGERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is LINGERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lingers is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLINGERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is LINGERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lingers is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLINGERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
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