Linger

September 2, 2026 Sonu 1 min read

Linger

Verb
कहीं ज्यादा देर तक ठहरना; जाने में देर करना
Definition

To stay in a place longer than necessary; to be slow in leaving.

Contextual Sentence: "The aroma of the food lingered in the air for hours."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'linger' as 'longer stay'.
Synonyms
dawdle prolong tarry
Antonyms
hurry rush depart