Inch and Linger

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Inch verb - To advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits.

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

Nearby Word: inched

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: since they were charging by the hour, the house painters lingered in finishing up their work

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

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

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