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dally vs consider

consider vs dally

dally and consider both are verbs.

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

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