linger
Advanced/ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/
- verb
- Stay in a place longer than necessary
linger in a sentence
- “We lingered at the cafe, enjoying the atmosphere.”
- “She lingered at the art exhibit.”
- “He lingered in bed and missed breakfast.”
- “They lingered over coffee after dinner.”
What does “linger” mean?
linger (verb) means stay in a place longer than necessary. It is pronounced /ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "linger" mean?
- linger (verb) means: Stay in a place longer than necessary
- How do you pronounce "linger"?
- "linger" is pronounced /ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "linger" in a sentence?
- Here is "linger" used in a sentence: We lingered at the cafe, enjoying the atmosphere.
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