Tarry

//ˈtæ.ɹi//

Word Type

Verb

Adjective

Noun

Proper Noun

Adjective

The word "tarry" can be used as verb, adjective, noun, proper noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

time and tide tarry for no man

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

go away go forth leave procrastinate wait

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

hang back stay behind

Manner Of

Related Terms

abide delay expectation late linger sojourn stay tar tardy temporarily wait

Similar Terms

Synonym Network

abide await bituminize forestall hang about loiter pitchy resinous sojourn stay

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