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Meaning of tarry

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tarry (v)

be about

leave slowly and hesitantly

Wordnet

tarry (s)

having the characteristics of pitch or tar

Webster

tarry (n.)

Consisting of, or covered with, tar; like tar.

Stay; stop; delay.

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tarry (v. i.)

To stay or remain behind; to wait.

To delay; to put off going or coming; to loiter.

To stay; to abide; to continue; to lodge.

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tarry (v. t.)

To delay; to defer; to put off.

To wait for; to stay or stop for.

tarry Sentence Examples

  1. The traveler tarried by the riverbank, enjoying the tranquility of the water.
  2. The student tarried in the library, engrossed in the research material.
  3. The hikers tarried at the summit, marveling at the breathtaking views.
  4. The young couple tarried on their first date, savoring each other's company.
  5. The forensic team tarried over the crime scene, meticulously collecting evidence.
  6. The medics tarried in the ER, tending to the injured patients.
  7. The artist tarried on the portrait, capturing the subject's essence.
  8. The chef tarried over the five-star meal, ensuring it was perfect.
  9. The prisoner tarried in solitary confinement, contemplating his fate.
  10. The lovers tarried on the moonlit beach, whispering sweet nothings to each other.

FAQs About the word tarry

be about, leave slowly and hesitantly, having the characteristics of pitch or tarConsisting of, or covered with, tar; like tar., To stay or remain behind; to wa

gelatinous, gooey, pitchy, ropy, syrupy,viscous, ropey, gluey, tenacious, tacky

nonviscous, nonadhesive, nonadhesive, nonviscous,,

The traveler tarried by the riverbank, enjoying the tranquility of the water.

The student tarried in the library, engrossed in the research material.

The hikers tarried at the summit, marveling at the breathtaking views.

The young couple tarried on their first date, savoring each other's company.