Linger and Scoot

Opposite meaning words

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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Scoot is an antonym for linger.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Scoot verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: now we've got to scoot, or we'll be late

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Linger is an antonym for scoot.

Nearby Words: scooter, scooting

way	linger way	scoot way
bit	linger bit	scoot bit

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