tarrying

[ˈtær.i.ɪŋ]

tarrying Definition

• 1. to delay or be late in going somewhere or doing something
• 2. to stay somewhere for a short time

Using tarrying: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tarrying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I must not tarry any longer.

• Example

  He tarried in the park for a while before heading home.

• Example

  Stop tarrying and get ready for school!

• Example

  She was tarrying at the store, looking at all the products.

tarrying Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tarrying

• linger
• loiter
• delay
• procrastinate
• dawdle

Antonyms for tarrying

• hurry
• rush
• accelerate

Phrases with tarrying

• tarrying place

  a temporary stopping point on a journey

  Example

  The inn served as a tarrying place for travelers.

• tarrying with the Lord

  to spend time in prayer or worship

  Example

  She spent hours tarrying with the Lord, seeking guidance and wisdom.

• tarrying over a decision

  to take a long time to make a decision

  Example

  He was tarrying over the decision to accept the job offer.

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Summary: tarrying in Brief

The verb 'tarrying' [ˈtær.i.ɪŋ] means to delay or be late in going somewhere or doing something, or to stay somewhere for a short time. It can be used in phrases like 'tarrying place,' referring to a temporary stopping point on a journey, and 'tarrying with the Lord,' meaning to spend time in prayer or worship. Synonyms include 'linger,' 'loiter,' and 'procrastinate.'