Carrying: meaning, definitions and examples

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carrying

 

[ หˆkรฆrษชษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a physical sense

Moving or transporting (something) from one place to another.

Synonyms

bearing, conveying, hauling, transporting

Examples of usage

  • He was carrying a heavy box up the stairs.
  • She was carrying a basket full of fruits.
  • The porter was carrying the luggage for the guests.
Context #2 | Verb

in a figurative sense

Supporting and sustaining (something) as if bearing its weight.

Synonyms

bearing, supporting, sustaining, upholding

Examples of usage

  • She was carrying the burden of responsibility on her shoulders.
  • He was carrying the weight of expectation from his family.
Context #3 | Noun

in a pregnancy sense

The action of carrying a developing fetus in the womb.

Synonyms

expectancy, gestation, gravidity, pregnancy

Examples of usage

  • She had a difficult pregnancy with the baby she was carrying.
  • The doctor monitored the health of the baby she was carrying.

Translations

Translations of the word "carrying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carregando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‡ เคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tragen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membawa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฝะตัะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ noszenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ใถใ“ใจ (ใฏใ“ใถใ“ใจ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท portage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ llevando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taลŸฤฑma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด๋ฐ˜ (์šด๋ฐ˜)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nesenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nosenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌ่ฟ (bฤnyรนn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prenaลกanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัั‹ะผะฐะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸฤฑma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ llevando

Etymology

The word 'carrying' originated from the Middle English word 'carien', which was derived from the Old North French word 'carier'. The concept of carrying has been essential for human survival and development, as it involves the transportation of goods, support of responsibilities, and nurturing of new life. Throughout history, carrying has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and cultural practices, symbolizing strength, responsibility, and care.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,396, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.