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consider vs dally

dally vs consider

consider and dally both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consider No No Yes No
dally No No Yes No
As verbs, dally is a hyponym of consider; that is, dally is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than consider:
  • consider: take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
  • dally: consider not very seriously
Other hyponyms of consider include contemplate, play, trifle, abstract, warm to.
consider (verb) dally (verb)
deem to be consider not very seriously
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem waste time
judge or regard; look upon; judge behave carelessly or indifferently
show consideration for; take into account
think about carefully; weigh
give careful consideration to
look at attentively
look at carefully; study mentally
Difference between consider and dally

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