Carry
/ˈkæri/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo support and move something from one place to another.
/ˈkæri/
To transport or convey something.
She carried her baby in her arms.
💡 Simply: To take something from one place to another.
More Examples
The river carries sediment to the sea.
How It's Used
"He carried his groceries home."
"The truck carries heavy loads."
To contain or possess.
/ˈkæri/
To have as a characteristic or effect.
The wind carries the seeds.
💡 Simply: To hold or contain something.
More Examples
The wire carries an electrical current.
How It's Used
"The solution carries a high concentration of salt."
Idioms & expressions
carry on
To continue doing something.
"Despite the rain, they carried on with the picnic."
From Old English *carrian, from Proto-Germanic *karjan (to carry, to turn). Related to words like 'car' and 'cart'.
Historically, 'carry' has been used in contexts referring to bearing children or holding court.
Memory tip
Imagine carrying a heavy box – it takes effort and support.