Meaning of the word carry in English

What does carry mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

carry

US /ˈker.i/

UK /ˈkær.i/

support and move (someone or something) from one place to another

Example:

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She helped him carry the heavy box.

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The bridge can carry a lot of traffic.

Synonym:

transport convey bear take bring

have or possess (a particular quality or feature)

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The disease can be carried by mosquitoes.

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The new policy will carry significant implications.

Synonym:

possess have contain bear exhibit

be transmitted or communicated

Example:

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His voice didn't carry well in the large hall.

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The news carried quickly through the town.

Synonym:

transmit convey spread propagate disseminate

the range or distance over which a sound or projectile can travel

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The sound of the bell had a long carry.

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The golf ball had a good carry.

Synonym:

range reach distance flight