verb🔗ShareTo delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything."She tarried in the library after school, so she was late for dinner. "timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens."The children tarried after school, hoping the rain would stop before walking home. "timeactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned."The student tarried after class to ask the teacher a question, so she was late for lunch. "timeactionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo stay somewhere temporarily."The students tarried in the hallway after class to chat with their friends. "placetimeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger."She tarried after class to ask the teacher a question. "timeactionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading