Cool MateMeaning of Carry
In simple words: To hold something and move it from one place to another.
Carry in a sentence
- I will carry the groceries into the house.
- He can carry heavy boxes without any help.
- She decided to carry a backpack for the hike.
- The newspaper will carry the news of the event tomorrow.
- The game will carry on even if it rains.
How to use Carry
Use 'carry' when talking about physically moving something. It's appropriate in most contexts but can be less formal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
carry + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'carrying' backpack—imagine lifting it up and moving it around.
Related words
Collocations with Carry
- carry a bag
- carry out an assignment
- carry someone’s weight
- carry a message
Common mistakes with Carry
- Using 'carry' without an object, like saying 'I will carry.'
- Confusing 'carry' with 'take' when implying movement without physical hold.
- Incorrectly using 'carry' in passive voice constructions.
Carry appears in
Carry in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يحمل
لإمساك شيء ونقله من مكان إلى آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বহন করা, নিয়ে যাওয়া
কোনো জিনিস ধরে এক জায়গা থেকে অন্য জায়গায় নিয়ে যাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Tragen, Mitnehmen, Übertragen
Etwas festhalten und von einem Ort zum anderen bewegen.
- SpanishEspañol
Llevar
Sostener algo y moverlo de un lugar a otro.
- Persianفارسی
حمل کردن، برداشتن
چیزی را برداشتن و از جایی به جای دیگر بردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Porter, Transporter, Transmettre
Tenir quelque chose et le déplacer d'un endroit à un autre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ले जाना
किसी चीज़ को पकड़कर एक जगह से दूसरी जगह ले जाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Portare, trasportare
Tenere qualcosa e spostarla da un posto all'altro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Carregar, Levar
Segurar algo e mover de um lugar para outro.
- RussianРусский
нести, переносить, везти, проводить
Держать что-то и перемещать это из одного места в другое.
- Urduاردو
اٹھانا، لے جانا
کسی چیز کو پکڑ کر ایک جگہ سے دوسری جگہ لے جانا۔
- Chinese中文
搬，携带
拿着某物并把它从一个地方移动到另一个地方。
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Frequently asked questions about Carry
What does Carry mean?
To hold something and move it from one place to another.
What is the definition of Carry?
to support the weight of somebody/something and take them or it from place to place; to take somebody/something from one place to another
How do you use Carry in a sentence?
I will carry the groceries into the house.
Can you give another example of Carry?
He can carry heavy boxes without any help.
What are synonyms for Carry?
Common alternatives include transport, bear, haul, lug, tote.
What is the opposite of Carry?
Opposite meanings include drop, leave, abandon.
What words go with Carry?
It commonly pairs with carry a bag, carry out an assignment, carry someone’s weight, carry a message.
What are common mistakes when using Carry?
Using 'carry' without an object, like saying 'I will carry.' Confusing 'carry' with 'take' when implying movement without physical hold. Incorrectly using 'carry' in passive voice constructions.
How do you pronounce Carry?
US: /["/ˈkæri/","/ˈkæriz/","/ˈkærid/","/ˈkæriɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkæri/","/ˈkæriz/","/ˈkærid/","/ˈkæriɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Carry?
Use 'carry' when talking about physically moving something. It's appropriate in most contexts but can be less formal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Carry?
"Carry" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.