carry

/kˈæɹi/

/ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/

[verb] [noun]

to carry

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

synonyms : transport

transmit or serve as the medium for transmission

synonyms : channel

contain or hold; have within

synonyms : bear

contain

hold

(of a television, radio network, or newspaper) to broadcast or publish something, or to include specific information in a report

synonyms : run

have with oneself; have on one's person

synonyms : pack

take

serve as a means for expressing something

synonyms : convey

express

to have the ability to support, handle, or take on the weight, pressure, or responsibility of something

support or hold in a certain manner

synonyms : bear

hold

extend to a certain degree

continue or extend

synonyms : extend

include, as on a list

win in an election

be necessarily associated with or result in or involve

pass on a communication

propel

synonyms : dribble

have on hand

synonyms : stock

stockpile

behave in a certain manner

synonyms : acquit

be pregnant with

synonyms : bear

expect

gestate

have a bun in the oven

sing or play against other voices or parts

secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions)

cover a certain distance or advance beyond

have a certain range

be successful in

drink alcohol without showing ill effects

synonyms : hold

be able to feed

propel or give impetus to

bear (a crop)

pursue a line of scent or be a bearer

transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit's place before or after, in addition or multiplication

capture after a fight

have on the surface or on the skin

transfer (entries) from one account book to another

synonyms : post

to persuade a group of people to accept one's arguments by winning their support or sympathy

synonyms : persuade

sway

compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance

take further or advance

be equipped with (a mast or sail)

have or possess something abstract

have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence

keep up with financial support

be conveyed over a certain distance

Carry

[NOUN]

the act of carrying something

Examples

1. The truck carried a load of construction materials to the building site.

2. The judge's ruling carries significant weight in the legal community.

3. He carries a gym bag with his workout clothes and water bottle.

4. She carries the heavy grocery bags with one arm.

Nearby words

carry coals to newcastle