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linger vs move

move vs linger

linger is not a noun while move is a noun.

linger and move both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
linger No No Yes No
move Yes No Yes No
As verbs, move is a hypernym of linger; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than linger:
  • linger: take one's time; proceed slowly
  • move: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
linger (noun) move (noun)
the act of deciding to do something
the act of changing your residence or place of business
(game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
the act of changing location from one place to another
linger (verb) move (verb)
take one's time; proceed slowly be in a state of action
leave slowly and hesitantly go or proceed from one point to another
be about a place without any apparent purpose progress by being changed
to hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
remain present although waning or gradually dying have a turn; make one's move in a game
give an incentive for action
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
arouse sympathy or compassion in
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
change residence, affiliation, or place of employment
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
dispose of by selling
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
follow a procedure or take a course
live one's life in a specified environment
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