verb · Easy SAT word

    Linger

    remain; remain present although waning or gradually dying

    Linger in a sentence

    The smell of cookies continued to linger in the kitchen.

    Synonyms for linger

    • stay
    • loiter
    • remain

    Antonyms for linger

    • depart
    • leave
    • rush

    Practice linger on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like linger appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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