verb๐ShareTo stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter."After the concert, many fans were lingering outside the venue, hoping to catch a glimpse of the band. "situationtimeplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually."The old tree in our backyard, struck by lightning last summer, is still lingering, its branches bare and brittle. "timebiologymedicineconditionbeingprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion."The student was lingering on the difficult math problem, hoping to find a solution. "mindphilosophybeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn act of lingering or waiting."The student's lingering by the door after class suggested they had a question for the teacher. "actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThat which lingers; a remnant."After the construction crew finished building the new house, a lingering of sawdust and scraps remained on the lawn. "abstractthingtimeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
