Simple meaning
What does Carry mean?
Carry means to hold something while moving it.
Dictionary definition
To hold and move something from one place to another.
Example sentences
Carry in a sentence
easy
Can you carry this small bag?
medium
The river can carry leaves downstream.
hard
A good sentence can carry an important idea.
Synonyms
Words like Carry
bringUse when carrying something to a place.
holdUse when keeping something in your hands or arms.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dropUse when letting something fall.
leaveUse when not taking something with you.
Word family
Carry word family
Base word
carry
verb
carries
Carries now or often.
verb
carried
Carried in the past.
verb
carrying
Holding and moving now.
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What does carry mean?
Carry means holding and moving something.
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