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Meaning & Definition of Carry in English

English

Carry

Pronunciation:

/ˈkæri/

Part of Speech:

verb

Meaning 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

transport | bear | move | haul | support

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?