carry

[ˈkæri]

carry Definition

• 1. to hold or support something while moving with it from one place to another
• 2. to take someone or something from one place to another
• 3. to have something with you all the time

Using carry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was carrying a heavy bag of groceries.

• Example

  Can you carry this box upstairs for me?

• Example

  I always carry my phone with me.

carry Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for carry

• transport
• convey
• move
• transfer
• bear

Antonyms for carry

• drop
• leave
• abandon

Idioms Using carry

• carry the can

  to take the blame or responsibility for something that has gone wrong

  Example

  The manager always makes his subordinates carry the can for any mistakes.

• carry a torch for someone

  to have romantic feelings for someone who does not reciprocate those feelings

  Example

  He's been carrying a torch for her since high school, but she's never shown any interest in him.

• carry the day

  to win or be successful in a competition or argument

  Example

  Despite being the underdog, the team carried the day with their impressive performance.

Phrases with carry

• carry on

  to continue doing something

  Example

  Despite the difficulties, we decided to carry on with our plan.

• carry out

  to do or complete a task or order

  Example

  The company will carry out an investigation into the incident.

• carry away

  to become overly excited or emotional about something

  Example

  The crowd was carried away by the singer's performance.

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Summary: carry in Brief

The verb 'carry' [ˈkæri] means to hold or support something while moving with it from one place to another, to take someone or something from one place to another, or to have something with you all the time. It is used in phrases like 'carry on,' meaning to continue doing something, and idioms like 'carry the can,' meaning to take the blame or responsibility for something that has gone wrong.