tarries

tar·ry

T t

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tar-ee]
- /ˈtær i/
- /ˈtær.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tar-ee]
- /ˈtær i/

Definitions of tarries word

verb without object tarries to remain or stay, as in a place; sojourn: He tarried in Baltimore on his way to Washington. 1
verb without object tarries to delay or be tardy in acting, starting, coming, etc.; linger or loiter. 1
verb without object tarries to wait. 1
verb with object tarries Archaic. to wait for. 1
noun plural tarries a stay; sojourn. 1

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Origin of tarries

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English taryen to delay, tary a delay < ?

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Parts of speech for Tarries

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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tarries popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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tarries usage trend in Literature

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