Lingering and Splitting

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Lingering noun - The act of tarrying.

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Splitting is an antonym for lingering.

Nearby Words: linger, lingered, lingerer

Splitting adjective - Moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed.

Usage example: the horse took off at a splitting gallop

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Lingering is an antonym for splitting.

Nearby Words: split, splitter

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