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Carry
ˈkɛri
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Carry -
to support the weight of something and move it from one place to another
Example: She carried the heavy boxes up the stairs.
Usage: informalContext: daily activities
Note: Commonly used in everyday conversations to describe physically moving objects.
to have something with you at all times
Example: I always carry my phone with me.
Usage: informalContext: personal belongings
Note: Used to indicate possession or readiness to use something when needed.
to transport someone or something from one place to another
Example: The bus carries passengers to the city center.
Usage: formalContext: transportation
Note: Often used in the context of public transportation or vehicles.
to support or hold something in a particular position or manner
Example: The columns carry the weight of the roof.
Usage: formalContext: engineering/construction
Note: Commonly used in technical or professional settings to describe structural support.
to bear a burden or responsibility
Example: He carries the weight of his family's expectations.
Usage: formalContext: emotional/mental load
Note: Used to describe carrying emotional or mental burdens.
Carry's synonyms
transport
To transport means to move or convey something from one place to another.
Example: The goods were transported to the warehouse.
Note: Transport is often used in the context of moving goods or people from one place to another, whereas 'carry' can refer to physically holding or supporting something.
convey
To convey means to communicate or make known.
Example: She conveyed her message through gestures.
Note: Convey is more focused on the act of communicating or expressing something, while 'carry' has a broader meaning of physically holding or transporting something.
bear
To bear means to support or carry a load.
Example: He bore the weight of the heavy backpack.
Note: Bear is often used in the context of supporting a weight or burden, while 'carry' can have a wider range of meanings including transporting or conveying.
haul
To haul means to pull or drag with effort.
Example: They hauled the logs out of the forest.
Note: Haul implies a significant effort or exertion in moving something, while 'carry' can be more general in terms of transporting or holding something.
bring
To bring means to take or accompany something to a place.
Example: Don't forget to bring your umbrella.
Note: Bring implies moving something to a specific location or destination, while 'carry' can refer to the act of holding or supporting something in general.
Carry expressions, common phrases
Carry out
To complete or fulfill a task, duty, or order.
Example: The students were asked to carry out the experiment as part of their science project.
Note: The phrase 'carry out' emphasizes the completion or execution of a specific action or task.
Carry on
To continue doing something, especially after a pause or interruption.
Example: Despite the setbacks, they decided to carry on with their plans.
Note: While 'carry' implies simply holding or transporting something, 'carry on' emphasizes the idea of persistence or continuation.
Carry away
To cause someone to be extremely impressed, excited, or emotional.
Example: The breathtaking performance carried away the audience.
Note: This idiom goes beyond the literal act of physically carrying something and conveys the idea of being emotionally moved or overwhelmed.
Carry off
To succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected.
Example: Against all odds, he managed to carry off the victory in the final round.
Note: While 'carry' can simply mean physically bearing something, 'carry off' specifically implies achieving success or victory in a challenging situation.
Carry a tune
To sing on key or in a musically pleasing way.
Example: She can't carry a tune, but she loves to sing karaoke with her friends.
Note: In this idiom, 'carry' is used figuratively to refer to the ability to sing a melody accurately and melodically.
Carry weight
To have influence, importance, or authority.
Example: His opinion carries a lot of weight in the decision-making process.
Note: Here, 'carry' is used metaphorically to convey the idea of having significance or impact in a particular context.
Carry the day
To win or be victorious in a particular situation or competition.
Example: Their teamwork and dedication helped them to carry the day and win the championship.
Note: This idiom uses 'carry' to suggest achieving success or victory, especially against challenges or competitors.
Carry everyday (slang) expressions
Carry a conversation
To be able to successfully lead or maintain a conversation.
Example: She can really carry a conversation, always engaging and interesting.
Note: The slang term indicates the ability to actively participate in a conversation, whereas 'carry' alone might refer to physically transporting something.
Carry a grudge
To hold on to feelings of anger or resentment towards someone for a long time.
Example: He seems to always carry a grudge against his former boss.
Note: The slang term focuses on holding negative emotions towards someone, differing from the literal meaning of 'carry'.
Carry the team
To be the main reason for a group or team's success or victory.
Example: She really carried the team to victory with her exceptional performance.
Note: In this context, 'carry' implies taking on the responsibility of leading the team rather than physically carrying something.
Carry a torch for
To have strong feelings of love or infatuation for someone, especially for a long time.
Example: He's been carrying a torch for her since high school.
Note: This slang term refers to romantic feelings towards someone, distinct from the general concept of 'carrying' something.
Carry - Examples
I carry a heavy bag.
She carries her baby in her arms.
He always carries his phone with him.
They carry the groceries home from the store.
Carry grammar
Carry - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: carry
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): carried
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): carrying
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): carries
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): carry
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): carry
Syllables, Separation and Stress
carry Contains 2 syllables: car • ry
Phonetic transcription: ˈker-ē
car ry , ˈker ē (The red syllable is stressed)
Carry - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
carry: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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