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English adjective: tarry

1. tarry having the characteristics of pitch or tar


Synonymspitchy, resinous, resiny


Similaradhesive


Antonymsnonadhesive


English verb: tarry

1. tarry (stative) be about


SamplesThe high school students like to loiter in the Central Square.
Who is this man that is hanging around the department?.


Synonymsfootle, hang around, lallygag, linger, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, lurk, mess about, mill about, mill around


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)be


Narrower (hyponym)lurch, prowl

2. tarry (motion) leave slowly and hesitantly


Synonymslinger


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)go away, go forth, leave









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