Definitions
- Referring to a delay or hesitation in leaving a place. - Describing a temporary stay or stopover in a place. - Talking about lingering or remaining in a place for a short period.
- Referring to lingering or standing around aimlessly in a public place. - Describing a delay or hesitation in moving along a path or route. - Talking about waiting idly or without purpose in a particular location.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve staying or remaining in a place.
- 2Both can imply a delay or hesitation in moving on.
- 3Both can be used to describe waiting or lingering without a specific purpose.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Tarry implies a temporary stay or stopover with a specific purpose, while loiter suggests aimless waiting or lingering without a clear goal.
- 2Location: Loiter is typically used in public places, while tarry can be used in any location.
- 3Connotation: Loiter has a negative connotation and is often associated with suspicious or illegal behavior, while tarry is neutral and can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
- 4Duration: Tarry implies a shorter stay or delay than loiter, which can suggest a longer or more indefinite period of waiting or lingering.
- 5Movement: Tarry can imply movement towards a destination, while loiter suggests a lack of direction or purpose in movement.
Remember this!
Tarry and loiter are synonyms that both refer to staying or remaining in a place. However, the difference between them lies in their purpose, location, duration, and connotation. Tarry implies a temporary stay or stopover with a specific purpose, while loiter suggests aimless waiting or lingering without a clear goal. Loiter is typically used in public places and has a negative connotation, while tarry is neutral and can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
