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hang around vs tarry

tarry vs hang around

hang around is not an adjective while tarry is an adjective.

hang around and tarry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hang around No No Yes No
tarry No Yes Yes No
As verbs, hang around and tarry are synonyms defined as:
  • hang around and tarry: be about a place without any apparent purpose
Other synonyms of hang around include footle, lallygag, linger, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, lurk, mess about, mill about, mill around.
hang around (adjective) tarry (adjective)
having the characteristics of pitch or tar
hang around (verb) tarry (verb)
be about a place without any apparent purpose leave slowly and hesitantly
be about a place without any apparent purpose
Difference between hang around and tarry

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