Definitions
- Referring to standing or walking around aimlessly in a public place. - Describing waiting around without a clear purpose or intention. - Talking about lingering in a particular area for an extended period of time.
- Describing staying in a particular place or situation for a longer time than necessary. - Referring to remaining in a place or situation after it has ended or after others have left. - Talking about taking a long time to leave a place or finish an activity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve staying in a place for an extended period of time.
- 2Both can be seen as wasting time or being unproductive.
- 3Both can be associated with negative connotations, such as being suspicious or annoying to others.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Loitering implies a lack of purpose or intention, while lingering may have a specific reason or motivation.
- 2Duration: Lingering suggests a longer duration than loitering, which can be brief or temporary.
- 3Location: Loitering often takes place in a public area, while lingering can occur in any location.
- 4Connotation: Loitering is often associated with negative connotations, such as being suspicious or breaking the law, while lingering can have both positive and negative connotations depending on the context.
- 5Intent: Loitering can be seen as intentional, while lingering may be unintentional or involuntary.
Remember this!
Loitering and lingering both involve staying in a place for an extended period of time. However, the difference between loitering and lingering is their purpose and duration. Loitering implies a lack of purpose or intention and can be brief or temporary, often taking place in a public area. On the other hand, lingering suggests a longer duration and may have a specific reason or motivation, occurring in any location.
