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Lingered Definition

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verb

Simple past tense and past participle of linger.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • abode
  • bided
  • paused
  • stayed
  • tarried
  • waited
  • plodded
  • trudged
  • traipsed
  • faltered
  • tottered
  • lumbered
  • procrastinated
  • lagged
  • delayed
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • hastened
  • speeded
  • hurried
  • left
  • stopped
  • halted
  • ended
  • gone
  • rushed

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