linger
ling ger
- v remain present although waning or gradually dying
Her perfume lingered on - v be about
- v leave slowly and hesitantly
- v take one's time; proceed slowly
- v move to and fro
The shy student lingered in the corner
- If nothing is done, this recession could linger for years.
- THE MIDDLE EAST: Arabian Twilight The cities that were once the center of the world now hover at its remotest marginsbut a few traces of their glory days linger on.
- Whispers still linger, but it doesn't look like anyone will be dredging up a forgotten civilization anytime soon.