Synonyms for

Tara

Verb / ˈterʌ / / ˈtɑ:rʌ / Another word for tara — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tara is a name for girls and means 'star' in Sanskrit.

Synonyms & similar words

tara star sun moon planet asterism constellation galaxy nebula quasar supernova comet meteor meteorite fireball spark glint twinkle

Synonyms by register

Formal

departure exit withdrawal retirement

Informal

leaving going scram bailing

Literary

farewell adieu parting

Antonyms

arrival coming appearance entrance start beginning

Common collocations

  • tara for now
  • tara a lot
  • tara my friend
  • tara and goodbye
  • tara and see you
  • tara and farewell

Word family

noun tarrying
verb tarry

Usage note

Tara is an informal, often playful, way to say goodbye, particularly in American English. It is derived from the Irish word 'tá anáil' meaning 'goodbye'.

Example sentences

  1. Tara is my best friend.
  2. The sky is full of stars, including Tara.
  3. Tara shone brightly in the night sky.
  4. I saw a shooting star and made a wish for Tara.
  5. Tara's favorite planet is Saturn.

Quotes

  • "She was a shooting star, but she didn't fall, she soared." - Unknown
  • "We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle." - Marilyn Monroe
  • "I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars." - Og Mandino

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