Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Linger

Leave

The most appropriate antonym of the word linger is leave.

• Linger means to stay in a place or situation for a longer time than is necessary or usual.
• Leave means to go away from a place or situation.

The word linger means to stay in a place or situation for a longer time than is necessary or usual, while the word leave means to go away from a place or situation. Therefore, the antonym of linger is leave.

The other options are not antonyms of linger.

• Choose means to select or decide on something.
• Entertain means to provide someone with amusement or enjoyment.
• Annoy means to cause someone to feel slighted, frustrated, or irritated.