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linger vs go forth

go forth vs linger

linger and go forth both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
linger No No Yes No
go forth No No Yes No
As verbs, go forth is a hypernym of linger; that is, go forth is a word with a broader meaning than linger:
  • linger: leave slowly and hesitantly
  • go forth: go away from a place
Other hypernyms of linger include go away, leave.
linger (verb) go forth (verb)
take one's time; proceed slowly come out of
leave slowly and hesitantly go away from a place
be about a place without any apparent purpose
to hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time
remain present although waning or gradually dying
Difference between linger and go forth

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