Lingering and Tarry

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Lingering noun - The act of tarrying.

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Tarry is a synonym for lingering. In some cases you can use "Tarry" instead a verb "Lingering".

Nearby Words: linger, lingered, lingerer

Tarry verb - To continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time.

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Lingering is a synonym for tarry. Sometimes you can replace term "Lingering" with "Tarry", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: tarred, tarried, tarrying

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