Forward and Linger

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Forward verb - To help the growth or development of.

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Linger is an antonym for forward.

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Forward is an antonym for linger in loiter topic.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

bit	forward bit	linger bit
plans	forward plans	linger plans

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