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Grade 9
(daw-dle) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to spend time doing something slowly or not doing much.

Example Sentence

The student tried not to dawdle over his homework.

More Example Sentences

They dawdle on the way to school.

Synonyms

linger; waste time; procrastinate

Antonyms

hurry; rush; expedite

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Rhymes

  • caudill
  • caudle
  • dawdle
  • wadle
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