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Tardy Common

Tardy has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Adjective · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

A piece of paper given to students who are late to class.

Verb
1

To make tardy.

Adjective
1

after the expected or usual time; delayed

"a belated birthday card"

"I'm late for the plane"

"the train is late"

"tardy children are sent to the principal"

"always tardy in making dental appointments"

2

Late; overdue or delayed.

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

Example Sentences
"a belated birthday card" adjective
"I'm late for the plane" adjective
"the train is late" adjective
"tardy children are sent to the principal" adjective
"always tardy in making dental appointments" adjective
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