Cool MateCarry vs Transport
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Carry
Top 1,000 (very common)A1verb
Transport
Top 1,000 (very common)A2noun
| Carry | Transport | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkæri/","/ˈkæriz/","/ˈkærid/","/ˈkæriɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkæri/","/ˈkæriz/","/ˈkærid/","/ˈkæriɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈtrænspɔːt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈtrænspɔːrt/"]/ |
| Meaning | To hold something and move it from one place to another. | To carry something from one place to another. |
| Example | I will carry the groceries into the house. | We need a good transport system to reduce traffic in the city. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | A2 |
| Part of speech | verb | noun |
| Collocations | carry a bag, carry out an assignment, carry someone’s weight, carry a message | public, cheap, efficient, use, arrange, provide, facilities, provision, services, without transport, access to transport, a form of transport, a means of transport, public, cheap, efficient, use, arrange, provide, facilities, provision, services, without transport, access to transport, a form of transport, a means of transport, public, cheap, efficient, use, arrange, provide, facilities, provision, services, without transport, access to transport, a form of transport, a means of transport, army, military, cargo, aircraft, helicopter, plane |
| Antonyms | drop, leave, abandon | halt, stop, stay |
| Common mistakes | 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. | Confused with 'transmit' which means to send information., Using 'transportation' incorrectly as a verb., Mixing up the object placement in sentences. |
| Usage notes | Use 'carry' when talking about physically moving something. It's appropriate in most contexts but can be less formal in casual conversations. | Often used in formal contexts like logistics and planning. Not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing travel or moving goods. |
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Frequently asked questions: Carry vs Transport
What's the difference between Carry and Transport?
Carry: To hold something and move it from one place to another. Transport: To carry something from one place to another.
Which is more advanced: Carry and Transport?
Transport is the highest level, at A2, on the CEFR scale.
Are Carry and Transport the same CEFR level?
Carry: A1, Transport: A2 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Carry and Transport?
Carry: verb, Transport: noun.
Can you show an example of each?
Carry: I will carry the groceries into the house. Transport: We need a good transport system to reduce traffic in the city.
Can I use Carry and Transport interchangeably?
Not always. Carry and Transport 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.