Definitions
- Referring to the act of transporting or moving something from one place to another. - Describing the action of holding or supporting the weight of an object or person. - Talking about the act of having something with you as you go from one place to another.
- Referring to the act of transporting or transferring something from one place to another. - Describing the action of communicating or expressing information, ideas, or feelings. - Talking about the act of making something known or understood.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the movement or transfer of something.
- 2Both can be used to describe the transportation of objects or information.
- 3Both words imply the action of taking something from one place to another.
What is the difference?
- 1Objects vs. Information: Carrying is primarily used for physical objects, while conveying is often used for information, ideas, or feelings.
- 2Method: Carrying suggests physically holding or supporting the weight of something, while conveying can involve various methods such as speaking, writing, or gesturing.
- 3Focus: Carrying emphasizes the physical act of transporting or holding something, while conveying focuses on the communication or transfer of information or meaning.
- 4Usage: Carrying is more commonly used in everyday language, while conveying is often used in more formal or professional contexts.
- 5Connotation: Carrying is neutral and does not imply any specific intention or meaning, while conveying implies the purposeful transfer of information or the expression of ideas or emotions.
Remember this!
Carrying and conveying both involve the movement or transfer of something. However, the difference between carrying and conveying lies in their focus and usage. Carrying is primarily used for physical objects and emphasizes the physical act of transporting or holding something. On the other hand, conveying is often used for information, ideas, or feelings and focuses on the communication or transfer of meaning. Additionally, carrying is more commonly used in everyday language, while conveying is often used in more formal or professional contexts.
