Cool MateCarry you vs Support
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Carry you
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Support
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Most common: Support
| Carry you | Support | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈkæri juː//🇺🇸 //ˈkæri ju// | 🇬🇧 /["/səˈpɔːt/","/səˈpɔːts/","/səˈpɔːtɪd/","/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈpɔːrt/","/səˈpɔːrts/","/səˈpɔːrtɪd/","/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To take someone or something with you. | To give help or assistance. |
| Example | I will carry you if you feel tired from walking. | I want to support my friends in their endeavors. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 5,000 (fairly common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | A2 |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | carry you through, carry you along, carry you home, carry you on my back | overwhelmingly, fervently, fully, agree to, pledge to, promise to, in, be well supported, be widely supported, support and encourage somebody/something, overwhelmingly, fervently, fully, agree to, pledge to, promise to, in, be well supported, be widely supported, support and encourage somebody/something, financially, generously, partially, help (to), through, financially, generously, partially, help (to), through, strongly, weakly, adequately, appear to, seem to, tend to, be supported by data, be supported by evidence, be well supported |
| Antonyms | - | oppose, hinder, neglect |
| Common mistakes | Confusing with 'take you' which may imply a different meaning., 'Carrying you' can sound too demanding; 'I'll carry you' is more supportive. | Confused with 'supplement', which means to add to something., Using 'support' as a noun without clarification (e.g. 'She gave support' is vague)., Mixing up 'support' and 'oppose'. |
| Usage notes | Use 'carry you' when helping or supporting someone physically or emotionally. It's informal and usually involves a supportive context. | This word can be used in many contexts like emotional support, financial help, or supporting a cause. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Carry you vs Support
What's the difference between Carry you and Support?
Carry you: To take someone or something with you. Support: To give help or assistance.
Which is more common: Carry you and Support?
Support is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Carry you: I will carry you if you feel tired from walking. Support: I want to support my friends in their endeavors.
Can I use Carry you and Support interchangeably?
Not always. Carry you and Support are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.