Carry: meaning, definitions and examples

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carry

 

[ หˆkรฆri ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

to transport

To move something from one place to another, typically in a vehicle or by hand. It can involve lifting and conveying objects or people.

Synonyms

convey, haul, transport

Examples of usage

  • She carried the heavy boxes upstairs.
  • He carried the injured player off the field.
Context #2 | Verb

to support

To support the weight of something and move it in a specified direction. It can also refer to holding or supporting someone or something.

Synonyms

bear, support, sustain

Examples of usage

  • The strong winds carried the kite high into the sky.
  • She carried the baby in her arms.
Context #3 | Noun

influence

The ability to influence or have an impact on something or someone. It can refer to the power of persuasion or the force of one's ideas or actions.

Synonyms

effect, impact, influence

Examples of usage

  • His speech had a lot of carry and convinced many people.
  • The company's reputation can have a lot of carry in the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "carry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carregar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‡ เคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tragen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membawa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ใถ (hakobu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท porter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ llevar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taลŸฤฑmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด๋ฐ˜ํ•˜๋‹ค (unbanhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุญู…ู„ (yahmil)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรฉst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ niesลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆบๅธฆ (xiรฉdร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nesti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (ts'agheba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸฤฑmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ llevar

Etymology

The word 'carry' has its origins in Old North French and Middle English, derived from the Latin word 'carricare' meaning 'to load on a cart.' Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to transporting, supporting, and influencing. The concept of carrying has been essential throughout human history, from carrying goods for trade to carrying ideas that shape societies.

See also: carrier, carriers, carryall, carrying, carryout.

Word Frequency Rank

At #914 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.