Cool MateCarry
UK /["/ˈkæri/","/ˈkæriz/","/ˈkærid/","/ˈkæriɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈkæri/","/ˈkæriz/","/ˈkærid/","/ˈkæriɪŋ/"]/
Definition
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
In simple words: To hold something and move it from one place to another.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- carry a bag
- carry out an assignment
- carry someone’s weight
- carry a message
Synonyms
- transport
- bear
- haul
- lug
- tote
Antonyms
- drop
- leave
- abandon
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.