Linger and Stray

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Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Stray verb - To commit an offense.

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Linger and stray are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Linger" instead a verb "Stray".

Nearby Words: strayed, straying

linger little

stray little

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