# linger vs lunged

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### linger
*verb · IPA /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/ · frequency rank #19,382*
To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.

### lunged
*verb · IPA /lʌnd͡ʒd/ · frequency rank #47,737*
simple past and past participle of lunge

## Source
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