Hang and Tarry

Hang

Hang verb - To place on an elevated point without support from below.

Tarry and hang are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tarry" instead a verb "Hang".

Nearby Words: hangup, hanging, hangout, hanger, hanged

Tarry

Tarry verb - To move or act slowly.
Usage example: the dean tarried in making his decision, still not sure if he should suspend the student or not

Hang and tarry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hang" instead a verb "Tarry".

Nearby Words: tarred, tarried, tarrying
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