What does dawdled mean?

"Dawdled" means to waste time, often by moving or acting slowly, or by delaying something that should be done.

Here are some ways to think of "dawdled":

* To linger: You might dawdle over a delicious meal, enjoying each bite.

* To procrastinate: You might dawdle on starting a project, putting it off until the last minute.

* To move slowly: You might dawdle on your way to work, taking your time and stopping to admire the scenery.

Examples:

* "He dawdled over his breakfast, not wanting to face the day."

* "She dawdled in the bookstore, browsing through the shelves for hours."

* "Don't dawdle! We're already late."

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