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linger vs prowl

prowl vs linger

linger is not a noun while prowl is a noun.

linger and prowl both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
linger No No Yes No
prowl Yes No Yes No
As verbs, prowl is a hyponym of linger; that is, prowl is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than linger:
  • linger: be about a place without any apparent purpose
  • prowl: loiter about, with no apparent aim
Other hyponyms of linger include lurch.
linger (noun) prowl (noun)
the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner)
linger (verb) prowl (verb)
take one's time; proceed slowly move about in or as if in a predatory manner
leave slowly and hesitantly loiter about, with no apparent aim
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 prowl

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