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The smell of cookies seemed to linger in the kitchen.
What does Linger mean?
Linger means to stay longer than expected.
Dictionary definition
To stay longer than expected, or to remain for a while.
Example sentences
Linger in a sentence
medium
We did not linger after the meeting ended.
hard
The final sentence made the story’s feeling linger in the reader’s mind.
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What does linger mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of linger.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to linger?
Remain is close in meaning to linger.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for linger?
Leave contrasts with linger.
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ling · ger · strongest beat: ling
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WordLinger.
Partverb.
MeaningLinger means to stay longer than expected.
ExampleExample: The smell of cookies seemed to linger in the kitchen.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ling · ger
- Strongest beat
- ling
- Ending
- ger
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ling.
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Word family
Linger word family
Base word
linger
verb
linger
Base form.
verb
lingers
Stays or remains.
verb
lingered
Stayed or remained.
adjective
lingering
Remaining for a while.
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Hint for students
Linger means to stay longer than expected.
Common mix-up
Linger is not the same as leave. Linger means linger means to stay longer than expected.
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Read this model sentence: We did not linger after the meeting ended. Clue words: not, meeting, ended. Underline clue words that show why linger fits instead of leave. Now write one new sentence that shows linger without using the word linger. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show linger?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We did not linger after the meeting ended." Why does linger fit better than leave?
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