Meaning & Definition of Carry in English
Carry
Pronunciation:
/ˈkæri/Part of Speech:
verbMeaning and Definition of Carry
1. Primary Definition
to support and move from one place to another
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: To support the weight of something while moving it.
Example Sentence: She had to carry the heavy box up the stairs.
Definition: To possess or have something on one's person.
Example Sentence: He carries a wallet in his back pocket.
Definition: To communicate or convey information.
Example Sentence: Her smile carries a message of joy.
Definition: To extend a certain quality or influence.
Example Sentence: This mentorship program carries a lot of weight in the industry.
Definition: To continue or maintain a certain state or condition.
Example Sentence: The team carried their winning streak into the playoffs.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English: from Old Northern French carier, from Latin carriare, from carrus ‘a wagon’.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- carry on: to continue or persist in a specific activity or task
- carry weight: to have influence or importance
- carry a tune: to sing reasonably well
- carry the torch: to continue to support or uphold a cause
- carry one's weight: to do a fair share of work or responsibility
Translations
- Spanish: cargar
- French: porter
- German: tragen
- Russian: нести
Related Words
- carrier: one that carries or transports something
- carriage: the act of carrying, a vehicle or means of conveyance
- carried: to have been transported or supported
- carrying: the act of transporting or bearing
- carryover: something that is continued from one situation to another
Slang Meanings of carry
Meaning: to understand or take responsibility for something
Example Sentence: I can't believe you just left me to carry!
Meaning: to have something on you, often in a more casual or street context
Example Sentence: Are you carrying any cash?