The difference between Tarry and Wait on

When used as verbs, tarry means to delay, whereas wait on means to wait for an event.

Tarry is also noun with the meaning: a sojourn.

Tarry is also adjective with the meaning: resembling tar.

check bellow for the other definitions of Tarry and Wait on

  1. Tarry as a verb (intransitive, dated):

    To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.

    Examples:

    "It is true that the Messiah will come, though he may tarry''. ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Hitchens Hitchens] quoting translated [[Maimonides]])"

  2. Tarry as a verb (intransitive, dated):

    To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.

  3. Tarry as a verb (intransitive, dated):

    To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.

  4. Tarry as a verb (intransitive, dated):

    To stay somewhere temporarily; to sojourn.

  5. Tarry as a verb (transitive, dated):

    To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.

  1. Tarry as a noun:

    A sojourn.

  1. Tarry as an adjective:

    Resembling tar.

  2. Tarry as an adjective:

    Covered with tar.

  1. Wait on as a verb (North America, colloquial):

    To wait for an event.

    Examples:

    "I'm waiting on the light to change."

  2. Wait on as a verb:

    To wait for a person to do something.

    Examples:

    "I'm waiting on you before we can leave."

  3. Wait on as a verb:

    To serve someone; to be a waiter or waitress for a table in a restaurant.

    Examples:

    "Is someone waiting on you yet?"

  4. Wait on as a verb (archaic):

    To attend; to go to see; to visit on business or for ceremony.

  5. Wait on as a verb (archaic):

    To follow, as a consequence; to await.

  6. Wait on as a verb (archaic):

    To attend to; to perform.

  7. Wait on as a verb (falconry, of a hawk):

    To fly above its master, waiting till game is sprung.

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