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tarry Antonyms

Opposite of tarry

Because the opposite of tarry shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To stay longer than intended; to delay leaving a place.

Usage Example

"We must not hurry in the valley if we hope to reach the mountain pass before nightfall."

Strongest
hurry
hasten
Strong
rush
depart
leave

• verb (Context 2)

To wait or remain temporarily in a place or state (often archaic or literary).

Usage Example

"The messengers were instructed to proceed at the city gates until the council reached a verdict."

Strong
proceed
advance

• noun (Context 3)

A temporary stay, sojourn, or delay.

Usage Example

"After a brief departure at the country inn, the travelers resumed their journey northward."

Strong
departure

Similar words to tarry

Words similar to tarry shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

linger
wait
loiter
sojourn
remain
dawdle
pitchy
bide
See all synonyms of tarry

• Nearby Words

tarnishable
tarp
tarpaulin
tarry
tart
tartly
tartness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Tarry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/tarry
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