C2
linger vs loiter
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lingerverb/ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/ | Meaning to stay somewhere or continue to exist for longer than expected, often because you do not want to leave | Goes with linger over a meal | Example Some guests lingered in the garden long after the party had ended. |
| loiterverb/ˈlɔɪ.tər/ | Meaning to stand or wait in a public place without a clear reason | Goes with loiter around | Example Teenagers often loiter outside the shop after school. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Do not around the entrance.