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lurk vs tarry

tarry vs lurk

lurk is not an adjective while tarry is an adjective.

lurk and tarry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lurk No No Yes No
tarry No Yes Yes No
As verbs, lurk and tarry are synonyms defined as:
  • lurk and tarry: be about a place without any apparent purpose
lurk (adjective) tarry (adjective)
having the characteristics of pitch or tar
lurk (verb) tarry (verb)
wait in hiding to attack leave slowly and hesitantly
to monitor a web forum or similar without making your presence pubilc be about a place without any apparent purpose
be about a place without any apparent purpose
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
Difference between lurk and tarry

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