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- pronunciation:
- tae
ri
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
tarries, tarrying, tarried |
definition 1: |
to delay or postpone starting or acting; linger.
If you tarry much longer, you won't finish in time.- synonyms:
- delay, linger, loiter, pause, procrastinate
- antonyms:
- hurry
- similar words:
- dawdle, defer, dilly-dally, hesitate, lag, shilly-shally, stall
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definition 2: |
to stay or remain for a while, esp. longer than intended.
I'd love to have a cup of coffee, but I'd better not tarry or I'll miss my bus.- synonyms:
- linger
- similar words:
- abide, bide, dawdle, hang around, loiter, pause, remain, stay
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related words: |
anchor, dally, drag, dwell, idle, last, linger, procrastinate, wait |
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derivation: |
tarrier (n.) |
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