What is another word for linger?
Possible synonyms include abide, loiter, tarry, eld, retard.
Synonyms for Linger
Depending on context, synonyms include abide, loiter, tarry, eld, retard, stay.
Antonyms for Linger
Common opposites include rush, race, hie, speed, hotfoot, hasten.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tarry, hang around, loiter, lurk, lounge, dawdle.
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What is an antonym for linger?
Possible antonyms include rush, race, hie, speed, hotfoot.
Can every synonym replace linger?
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