Dally and Finish

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Dally verb - To engage in activity for amusement.

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Finish is an antonym for dally in dawdle topic.

Nearby Words: dallied, dallying

Finish verb - To bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done.

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Dally is an antonym for finish.

Nearby Words: finished, finis, finishing, finisher

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