lingered

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US/ˈlɪŋɡɚd/UK/ˈlɪŋɡəd/

A form of linger — To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of linger

Rhymes & wordplay

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