Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tarries
verb
/ˈterēz/
Definition
To delay or remain in a place longer than necessary.
Examples
- She tarried at the café to enjoy her coffee.
- The meeting tarried on longer than expected.
- He tarried in the park, lost in thought.
Meaning
The act of lingering or waiting instead of leaving promptly.
Synonyms
- linger
- delay
- loiter
- dawdle
- wait
