linger
(verb)
verb
1. remain present although waning or gradually dying
- Her perfume lingered on
Definition categories: stative, persist, remain, stay
2. be about
Similar word(s): footle, lallygag, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, lurk, tarry
Definition categories: stative, be
3. leave slowly and hesitantly
Similar word(s): tarry
Definition categories: motion, leave
4. take one's time; proceed slowly
Similar word(s): dawdle
Definition categories: motion, move
5. move to and fro
- The shy student lingered in the corner
Similar word(s): hover