English Synonym Finder

tarry

Definitions

To stay longer than intended; to delay leaving a place.

To linger or wait in expectation of something.

Examples

Please do not tarry, as we have a very tight schedule to keep.

He decided to tarry in the garden for a while to enjoy the evening breeze.

The travelers could not afford to tarry if they wanted to reach the village before nightfall.

Synonyms

linger dawdle loiter delay wait dally pause

Antonyms

hasten hurry rush speed accelerate depart leave