Linger

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Meanings of Linger

To stay in one place longer than needed, like when you don't want to leave a fun party.
To stay alive for a while even when something is ending, like a flower that wilts slowly.
To think about something for a while, like when you remember a happy moment.

Linger means to hang around or stay somewhere for a while, even when you could leave.

hindi

लंबा समय बिताना

lamba samay bitaana

रुकना

rukna

ठहरना

thaharna

abide tarry

What does 'linger' mean?

To linger means to stay in a place longer than you need to, often because you enjoy it.

How do you pronounce 'linger'?

You pronounce 'linger' like this: lin-ger.

What is the origin of the word 'linger'?

The word 'linger' comes from an old English word that means to delay or to stay.

What is the meaning of 'linger' in Hindi?

The word 'linger' in Hindi is 'रुकना' (Ruknā).