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Carted: meaning, definitions and examples

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carted

 

[ kɑrtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

carrying away

To cart means to transport something in a cart or a similar vehicle. This can be used in various contexts, often implying the action of moving items from one place to another, usually with effort.

Synonyms

carried, hauled, moved, transported

Examples of usage

  • She carted the groceries to the car.
  • They carted away the debris after the storm.
  • He carted his luggage through the airport.
  • The workers carted the materials to the construction site.

Etymology

The word 'cart' originates from the Old Norse 'kartr' and Middle Dutch 'kar', which both refer to a vehicle designed for transporting goods. The verb form 'cart' began to emerge in the 16th century as a way to describe the action of using a cart for transportation. Over time, 'cart' developed a more general meaning and became a common term for transporting various types of items, not just those moved in a cart. The past participle 'carted' then evolved to describe the completed action of carrying or moving items, often conveying a sense of labor or effort in the process.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,327, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.