linger
/ˈlɪŋɡər/
ling · er
ˈlɪŋ · ɡər
English Definition
v. stay for a long time
Significado en Español
quedarse, demorarse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lưu lại, quanh quẩn
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Example Sentence
She lingered at the door.
她在门口徘徊。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
linger(remain, wander)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is the best synonym for “linger”?
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A
hurry
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B
delay
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C
forget
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D
hide
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B — delay.
“linger” means v. stay for a long time
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The smell of fresh bread continued to ______ in the warm kitchen.
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A
linger
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B
vanish
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C
flee
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D
rush
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A — linger.
“linger” means v. stay for a long time
Common questions about “linger”
What does “linger” mean?
linger — v. stay for a long time. In Chinese: 逗留，徘徊.
How do you pronounce “linger”?
linger is pronounced /ˈlɪŋɡər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ling · er.
How do you use “linger” in a sentence?
She lingered at the door. (她在门口徘徊。)
What are synonyms for “linger”?
stay, remain — all close in meaning to linger (v. stay for a long time).
Is “linger” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. linger appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “linger”?
linger(remain, wander)
