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ferried

 

[ ˈfɛrid ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

transportation method

Ferried means to transport someone or something across a body of water, often using a boat or a ferry. It can also imply the act of carrying or conveying items from one point to another. This term is commonly used when discussing the movement of people or vehicles over rivers, lakes, or seas.

Synonyms

carried, conveyed, transmitted, transported

Examples of usage

  • The passengers were ferried across the river.
  • The goods were ferried to the island.
  • She ferried the tourists from the mainland.
  • The emergency services ferried supplies to the affected area.

Translations

Translations of the word "ferried" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transporte

🇮🇳 नौका द्वारा ले जाना

🇩🇪 übergesetzt

🇮🇩 diangkut

🇺🇦 перевезений

🇵🇱 przewieziony

🇯🇵 運ばれた

🇫🇷 transporté

🇪🇸 transportado

🇹🇷 götürülen

🇰🇷 운반된

🇸🇦 نُقل

🇨🇿 přepravený

🇸🇰 prepravený

🇨🇳 运输的

🇸🇮 prepeljan

🇮🇸 fluttar

🇰🇿 тасымалданған

🇬🇪 გადაყვანილი

🇦🇿 daşıyıcı

🇲🇽 transportado

Etymology

The word 'ferry' comes from the Old English 'ferian,' meaning 'to carry' or 'to convey.' It is rooted in the Proto-Germanic word '*ferrōną,' which means 'to carry' as well. The term has evolved over centuries and has been used in various forms in Middle English, where 'ferya' represented a similar meaning. The modern use includes both the noun form, referring to the type of boat or service that transports passengers, and the verb form, showcasing the action of carrying across a body of water. In maritime contexts, ferries have played an essential role in facilitating transportation, particularly in areas where bridges or tunnels are impractical. The concept of being 'ferried' suggests not only the movement through water but also a sense of safety and convenience, hallmarks of ferry services.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,194, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.