TARRYING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word TARRYING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TARRYING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Tarry

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈtari
Dialects: British English
Definition:

stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place

Short Definition:

stay longer than intended

Examples:
  • she could tarry a bit and not get home until four

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