tarry | SAT Word of the Day
⚡️ TARRY most nearly means: (A) hurry along; (B) become sticky; (C) paint with tar; (D) linger or delay; (E) travel quickly. 👉 Answer + examples, pronunciation, and full SAT explanation inside.
Tarry is an old word; you will probably not hear it in regular spoken English.
ℹ️ Part of speech of tarry
tarry is a VERB.
🗣️ Pronunciation of tarry
tarry is pronounced /ˈtær.i/ or TAHR-ee.
📚️ Definition of tarry
To linger, delay, or be slow in acting; to stay in a place longer than intended. Example: to tarry at the bookstore.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of tarry in usage:
Do not tarry long in an old world that is slipping away.
My grandmother always said that those who tarry at the dessert table rarely regret it. She made great strawberry shortcake, so we loved visiting her. 🍰
The travelers were warned not to tarry at the crossroads.
✅ Quiz answer
Answer to the question above:
D, linger or delay. Explanations: A is the opposite of tarry; that would be hasten or rush. B and C relate to tar the substance, not the verb tarry. E means the opposite; that could be speed or race.