linger

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlɪŋɡə/

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• Hyphenation: lin‧ger

Verb

Plain form linger

Third-person singular lingers

Past tense lingered

Past participle lingered

Present participle lingering

1. (intransitive) If something lingers, it stays or remains in a place or situation.

   The taste of spices lingered in my mouth.