Definitions
- Describing a slow and relaxed pace while walking. - Referring to staying in a place for a longer period than necessary. - Talking about taking more time than usual to complete a task or activity.
- Referring to standing or walking around without any apparent purpose. - Describing waiting around for someone or something without a clear reason. - Talking about spending time in a public place without a specific goal or activity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve spending time in a place without a specific purpose.
- 2Both can be seen as wasting time or being unproductive.
- 3Both can have negative connotations depending on the context.
- 4Both can be used to describe people who are not in a hurry.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Linger implies a desire to stay longer in a place, while loiter suggests aimlessness or lack of purpose.
- 2Connotation: Linger has a neutral or positive connotation, while loiter has a negative connotation.
- 3Location: Linger is often used in natural or scenic places, while loiter is more commonly used in urban or public areas.
- 4Legal implications: Loiter can have legal implications if it involves trespassing or obstructing public spaces, while linger does not have such implications.
- 5Intensity: Loiter can imply a sense of suspicion or danger, while linger does not have such implications.
Remember this!
Linger and loiter both refer to spending time in a place without a specific purpose. However, linger implies a desire to stay longer in a place, while loiter suggests aimlessness or lack of purpose. Additionally, loiter has a negative connotation and can have legal implications, while linger is more neutral and does not have such implications.
