Linger and Lingering

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Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Lingering is a synonym for linger. In some cases you can replace term "Lingering" with "Linger", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Lingering noun - The act of tarrying.

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Linger is a synonym for lingering. Sometimes you can use "Linger" instead a verb "Lingering".

Nearby Words: linger, lingered, lingerer

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