Jog and Linger

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Jog verb - To go at a pace faster than a walk.

Usage example: had to jog to catch up to them

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Linger is an antonym for jog.

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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Jog is an antonym for linger.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

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