Background for tarried

tarried

/ˈtærid/ /ˈterid/

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verb

To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.

Examples :

"She tarried in the library after school, so she was late for dinner. "

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verb

To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.

Examples :

"The children tarried after school, hoping the rain would stop before walking home. "

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To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.

Examples :

"The student tarried after class to ask the teacher a question, so she was late for lunch. "

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To stay somewhere temporarily.

Examples :

"The students tarried in the hallway after class to chat with their friends. "

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To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.

Examples :

"She tarried after class to ask the teacher a question. "

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