tarried
The word “tarried” has 2 syllables: tar-ried
It's pronounced as /ˈtærɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for tarried?
In the thesaurus, “tarried” has 69 synonyms and 88 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for tarried along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tarried
- abided
- abode
- ambled
- awaited
- came by
- came over
- crashed
- crawled
- crept
- dallied
- dawdled
- decelerated
- delayed
- diddled
- dillydallied
- dragged
- dropped behind
- dropped by
- dropped in
- dwelled
- dwelt
- eased
- fell behind
- filibustered
- fooled around
- frequented
- haunted
- held on
- hung around
- hung fire
- hung on
- idled
- inched
- inhabited
- lagged
- lallygagged
- lingered
- loafed
- loitered
- lolled
- lollygagged
- lounged
- lumbered
- marked time
- messed around
- moped
- occupied
- outstayed
- overstayed
- played
- plodded
- poked
- procrastinated
- ran in
- remained
- sauntered
- shilly-shallied
- shuffled
- sojourned
- staggered
- stalled
- stayed
- stepped in
- strolled
- stuck around
- temporized
- trifled
- visited
- waited
Antonyms for tarried
- abandoned
- abided
- abode
- absconded
- accelerated
- bailed
- bailed out
- barreled
- barrelled
- bolted
- booked
- bowled
- breezed
- bugged out
- careered
- caught up
- cleared off
- cleared out
- coursed
- cut out
- darted
- dashed
- decamped
- departed
- deserted
- dwelled
- dwelt
- escaped
- evacuated
- exited
- fast-forwarded
- fled
- flew
- forsook
- galloped
- got off
- got out
- hastened
- humped
- hurried
- hurtled
- hustled
- jogged
- left
- lived
- moved
- outpaced
- outran
- outstripped
- overtook
- peeled off
- pulled out
- pushed off
- pushed on
- quickened
- quit
- quitted
- raced
- ran
- ran away
- resided
- ripped
- rocketed
- run
- rushed
- scatted
- scooted
- scrambled
- scrammed
- scudded
- scurried
- skipped
- sped
- speeded
- sprinted
- stampeded
- took off
- tore
- trotted
- vacated
- vamoosed
- walked out
- went
- went off
- whirled
- whisked
- whizzed
- zipped
Meanings of tarried
- verb
- To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.
- To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
- To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.
- To stay somewhere temporarily.
- To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.
Example Sentences
- They tarried at the café, enjoying their conversation long after finishing their meal.
- He tarried too long in town and missed the last train home.
- The travelers tarried by the river to rest before continuing their journey.
- She tarried in the garden, admiring the blooming flowers.
- He tarried at the bookstore, lost in the pages of a novel.
On this page you'll find 157 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tarried, such as: abandoned, abided, abode, absconded, accelerated, ambled, awaited.
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Related Words
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- aestivated
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waited
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idled
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