Linger and Nip

Opposite meaning words

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Nip is an antonym for linger.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Nip verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: I'll just nip off to the corner store for some milk

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Linger is an antonym for nip.

Nearby Words: nipped, nipper, nipping

little	linger little	nip little
plans	linger plans	nip plans

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