Extend and Linger

Extend

Extend verb - To make longer.

Linger and extend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Linger" instead a verb "Extend".

Linger

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

Extend and linger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extend" instead a verb "Linger".

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Common collocations

way extend way linger way
bit extend bit linger bit

Both words in one sentence

  • Spent Shells Shower Although the game has a rather low limit of how many casings it displays and how long they linger, mods are available to extend these numbers almost indefinitely.
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