Definition and meaning of English word "carry"
carry
/ˈkæri/
Meaning
VerbTo lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
How to use
The verb 'carry' is commonly used in informal and formal contexts to describe the act of lifting and transporting objects or people from one place to another. It can be used in various tenses, including the present simple (e.g., 'I carry my bag every day') and the past simple (e.g., 'I carried my luggage to the airport'). However, learners often confuse 'carry' with 'bear', which can be used in similar contexts but has a slightly different connotation.
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carry
Example
I carry a bag.
She carries a child.
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Common phrases
- carry on— to continue doing something
- carry out— to perform or complete a task
- carry over— to transfer something from one period to another
- carry someone along— to accompany or support someone
- carry the load— to bear the responsibility or burden
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Frequency rank: #139 in English
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The English word "carry" means "carry" in English.
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