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tarry Definition and Meaning in English (tarry definition)

verb
Synonyms:lingerloiterdally
Quick Answer • Definition

Tarry definition: To stay in a place or do something for longer than necessary or expected.

Definitions of Tarry

  1. 1verb

    To stay in a place or do something for longer than necessary or expected.

  2. 2verb

    To linger or wait, often with reluctance to proceed.

Example Sentences

casual

“Do not tarry too long, or you will miss your train.”

casual

“She tarried in the garden, enjoying the morning sun.”

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third person singulartarries
past tensetarried
present participletarrying
nountar

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Tarry definition: To stay in a place or do something for longer than necessary or expected.
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