carry

1 of 2

verb

car·ry ˈker-ē How to pronounce carry (audio)

ˈka-rē

carried; carrying; carries

transitive verb

: to move while supporting : transport

her legs refused to carry her further—

Ellen Glasgow

: to convey by direct communication

carry tales about a friend

chiefly dialectal : conduct, escort

: to influence by mental or emotional appeal : sway

She intended the play to carry audiences toward a sense of peace and understanding.

: to get possession or control of : capture

carried off the prize

: to transfer from one place (such as a column) to another

carry a number in adding

: to contain and direct the course of

The drain carries sewage.

Cables carry electricity to homes.

: to wear or have on one's person

Police officers carry guns.

: to bear upon or within one

is carrying an unborn child

: to harbor (a pathogen) within the body

carry a virus

: to possess a specified gene

specifically : to possess one copy of a specified recessive gene and be capable of transmitting it to offspring

parents carrying genes for cystic fibrosis

: to have or bear especially as a mark, attribute, or property

carry a scar

: imply, involve

The crime carried a heavy penalty.

: to hold or comport (oneself, one's person, etc.) in a specified manner

always carries herself with dignity and grace

: to sustain the weight or burden of

Pillars carry an arch.

is carrying a full course load

: to bear as a crop

: to sing with reasonable correctness of pitch

carry a tune

: to keep in stock for sale

The store carries a good selection of wines.

: to provide sustenance for

land carrying 10 head of cattle

: to have or maintain on a list or record

carry a person on a payroll

carried six guards on the team

: to be chiefly or solely responsible for the success, effectiveness, or continuation of

a player capable of carrying a team

Her performance carried the play.

: to prolong or maintain in space, time, or degree

carry a principle too far

carry the wall above the eaves

carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning

: to gain victory for

especially : to secure the adoption or passage of

The bill was carried in the Senate by a vote of 75–25.

: to win a majority or plurality of votes in (something, such as a legislative body or a state)

The bill carried the Senate by a vote of 75–25.

: to present for public use or consumption

Newspapers carry weather reports.

Channel nine will carry the game.

: to bear the charges of holding or having (stocks, merchandise, etc.) from one time to another

: to keep on one's books as a debtor

A merchant carries a customer.

: to hold to and follow after

The dog could not carry the scent.

: to hoist and maintain (a sail) in use

: to pass over (something, such as a hazard) at a single stroke in golf

carry a bunker

: to propel and control (a puck or ball) along a playing surface

intransitive verb

: to act as a bearer

: to reach or penetrate to a distance

Voices carry well.

Fly balls don't carry well in cold air.

: to convey itself to a reader or audience

: to undergo or admit of carriage in a specified way

a load that carries easily

of a hunting dog : to keep and follow the scent

: to win adoption

The motion carried by a vote of 71–25.

informal : to have a gun on one's person : to carry a gun

I did make one adjustment in the aftermath of Ned's attack. I hauled my H&K [handgun] and holster out of the trunk at the foot of my bed. If Ned was declaring war, I'd be carrying.—

Sue Grafton

carry

2 of 2

noun

plural carries

: carrying power

especially : the range of a gun or projectile or of a struck or thrown ball

: portage

: the act or method of carrying

fireman's carry

: the act of rushing with the ball in football

averaged four yards per carry

: the position assumed by a color-bearer with the flag or guidon held in position for marching

: a quantity that is transferred in addition from one number place to the adjacent one of higher place value

Example Sentences

Verb I'll carry your luggage to your room. He was carrying his baby daughter in his arms. For two months, I carried the book around with me everywhere I went. The waitress carried away our empty dinner plates. The wind carried the smoke away from the campsite. These planes can carry up to 300 passengers. a ship carrying thousands of gallons of oil Oil is carried to the factory through these pipes. We installed gutters that will carry water away from the house. blood vessels that carry blood to the heart Noun He averaged four yards per carry this season. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

These moments, Rahm explained later, carry extra meaning to him. —

The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023 High egg prices may tempt you to start your own backyard flock, but chickens carry some health risks Lillian and Tim Lu, who own Noisette bakery and restaurant in Denver, have struggled to source eggs. —

Danielle Wiener-bronner, CNN, 9 Feb. 2023 On the verge of the Orioles’ first post-rebuild season, The Baltimore Sun is breaking down the roster position by position, examining the biggest questions at each spot and who could help carry the team back to the postseason, in 2023 and beyond. —

Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2023 In general, carry-on luggage should be 45 linear inches (22 x 14 x 9 inches) or less. —

Chris Abell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2023 There are attractive containers designed for the countertop, plastic bins with spinner wheels like carry-on luggage, and heavy-duty options to keep in the garage or basement. —

Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 27 Jan. 2023 The Cowboys’ starting running back is averaging just 1.85 yards per carry the last three games, which includes Monday night’s NFC wild card game. —

Dallas News, 19 Jan. 2023 Battie ran for 1,186 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging 6.74 yards per carry last season, which was the 20th-best mark nationally among running backs. —

Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 19 Jan. 2023 Although Dobbins had a solid performance with 62 rushing yards and 4.8 yards per carry to go with a touchdown catch, that wasn’t enough to soothe his anger on the turning point in Baltimore’s loss to Cincinnati. —

Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 16 Jan. 2023

Noun

Casar wants red flag laws, universal background checks, an end to permitless carry and a ban on assault weapon sales. —

Eric Johnson, Dallas News, 7 Feb. 2023 The court cited last year's Supreme Court decision that allowed public carry without a license. —

Kinsey Crowley, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2023 Everything comes in a bright orange reflective bag that’s easy to open and has a carry strap that increases ease of transport. —

Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2023 Roll them right back up into their compact carry bag to take them with you anywhere. —

Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Feb. 2023 Burch blamed gun rights groups, some of which were from outside of Alabama, for pressuring lawmakers to back permitless carry. —

al, 1 Feb. 2023 Another poll conducted last September showed similar results, with 61 percent of Floridian voters opposed to permitless carry, including 71 percent of Hispanics. —

Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 31 Jan. 2023 Opponents said permitless carry would lead to more violence and more crime. —

Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2023 Better yet, they can be packed into the back pocket for easy carry. —

Men's Health, 30 Jan. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

carry

1 of 2 verb

car·ry ˈkar-ē How to pronounce carry (audio)

carried; carrying

: to support and take from one place to another : transport

carry a package

: to influence by appeal to the mind or emotions

the speaker carried the audience

: win entry 1 sense 3b, capture

carried off the prize

: to transfer from one place (as a column) to another

carry a number in addition

: to contain and direct the flow of

a pipe carries water

: to wear or have on one's person

carries a camera

: to bear upon or within one

carries a scar

she is carrying an unborn child

: imply sense 1, involve

the crime carries a penalty

: to hold the body or a part of it

carry your head high

: to sing in correct pitch

carry a tune

: to stock for sale

carries three brands of tires

: to keep on a list or record

carrying six drivers on the payroll

: support entry 1 sense 4a

pillars carry an arch

: to succeed in

carry an election

: to win a majority of votes in (as a state)

: to present for the public

newspapers carry weather reports

: to reach or travel a distance

a voice that carries well

carry

2 of 2 noun

plural carries

: a quantity that is transferred in addition from one number place to the one of next higher place value

Medical Definition

carry

transitive verb

car·ry ˈkar-ē How to pronounce carry (audio)

carried; carrying

: to harbor (a pathogen) within the body

many are unaware they carry the virus and could be infecting others—

Donald MacGillis

: to possess a specified gene

women who carry genes that increase the risk of breast cancer—

Liz Szabo

specifically : to possess one copy of a specified recessive gene and be capable of transmitting it to offspring

screening tests to see whether parents carry genes for cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs disease or other defects —

Lisa Greene

carry

verb

as in to haul

to support and take from one place to another each camper must be able to carry his or her own backpack

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

haul
bring
transport
send
ferry
convey
pack
deliver
lug
take
tote
bear
cart
ship
transfer
transmit
forward
move
remove
fetch
shift
hand over

as in to pack

to wear or have on one's person I always carry a camera with me so as to never miss a great shot

Synonyms & Similar Words

pack
bear
display
show
flaunt
sport
show off
exhibit
parade

as in to offer

to bring before the public in performance or exhibition all of the television networks will carry the president's speech

Synonyms & Similar Words

offer
present
give
stage
perform
mount
display
unveil
show
expose
play
exhibit
show off
represent
come out with
enact
render
portray
act
parade
extend
dramatize
depict
proffer
impersonate
preview
tender

as in to contain

to have as part of a whole the idea of equality carries with it a number of other concepts

Synonyms & Similar Words

contain
include
encompass
involve
entail
subsume
comprehend
embrace
number
take in
comprise
possess
receive
have
incorporate
own
hold
embody
integrate
constitute
compose
admit
bracket
form
assimilate
make
consist (of)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

prevent
exclude
leave (out)
omit
preclude
refuse
prohibit
eliminate
miss out
deny
ban
reject
lose
bar
except
debar
misplace
rule out
mislay

as in to sustain

to hold up or serve as a foundation for erected a trellis to carry the vine

Synonyms & Similar Words

sustain
support
bolster
uphold
stay
bear
underpin
brace
undergird
buttress
steady
truss
underlie
shore (up)
prop (up)

as in to earn

to receive as return for effort carried off the award for best picture of the year

Synonyms & Similar Words

earn
win
gain
garner
get
make
reap
obtain
acquire
procure
attain
capture
land
secure
draw
realize
bag
achieve
pull down
bring in
come by
knock down
accumulate
accomplish
amass
occupy
net
catch
score
regain
gross
clear
recapture
take over
pick up
reacquire
rack up
annex
notch (up)
reattain
remake

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

lose
pay
give
forfeit
grant
yield
surrender
relinquish
give up
accord
hand over
part (with)

as in to behave

to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way during that difficult time the grieving parents carried themselves with unfailing grace and dignity

Synonyms & Similar Words

behave
handle
acquit
conduct
restrain
contain
compose
collect
bear
check
play
control
quit
demean
comport
deport
curb
act
inhibit
moderate
constrain
modulate
quiet
repress
temper
impersonate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

act up
misbehave
misconduct
cut up
carry on

单词	carry
释义	carry 1 of 2 verb car·ry ˈker-ē ˈka-rē carried; carrying; carries transitive verb 1 : to move while supporting : transport her legs refused to carry her further—Ellen Glasgow 2 : to convey by direct communication carry tales about a friend 3 chiefly dialectal : conduct, escort 4 : to influence by mental or emotional appeal : sway She intended the play to carry audiences toward a sense of peace and understanding. 5 : to get possession or control of : capture carried off the prize 6 : to transfer from one place (such as a column) to another carry a number in adding 7 : to contain and direct the course of The drain carries sewage. Cables carry electricity to homes. 8 a : to wear or have on one's person Police officers carry guns. b : to bear upon or within one is carrying an unborn child c : to harbor (a pathogen) within the body carry a virus d : to possess a specified gene specifically : to possess one copy of a specified recessive gene and be capable of transmitting it to offspring parents carrying genes for cystic fibrosis 9 a : to have or bear especially as a mark, attribute, or property carry a scar b : imply, involve The crime carried a heavy penalty. 10 : to hold or comport (oneself, one's person, etc.) in a specified manner always carries herself with dignity and grace 11 : to sustain the weight or burden of Pillars carry an arch. is carrying a full course load 12 : to bear as a crop 13 : to sing with reasonable correctness of pitch carry a tune 14 a : to keep in stock for sale The store carries a good selection of wines. b : to provide sustenance for land carrying 10 head of cattle c : to have or maintain on a list or record carry a person on a payroll carried six guards on the team 15 : to be chiefly or solely responsible for the success, effectiveness, or continuation of a player capable of carrying a team Her performance carried the play. 16 : to prolong or maintain in space, time, or degree carry a principle too far carry the wall above the eaves carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning 17 a : to gain victory for especially : to secure the adoption or passage of The bill was carried in the Senate by a vote of 75–25. b : to win a majority or plurality of votes in (something, such as a legislative body or a state) The bill carried the Senate by a vote of 75–25. 18 : to present for public use or consumption Newspapers carry weather reports. Channel nine will carry the game. 19 a : to bear the charges of holding or having (stocks, merchandise, etc.) from one time to another b : to keep on one's books as a debtor A merchant carries a customer. 20 : to hold to and follow after The dog could not carry the scent. 21 : to hoist and maintain (a sail) in use 22 : to pass over (something, such as a hazard) at a single stroke in golf carry a bunker 23 : to propel and control (a puck or ball) along a playing surface intransitive verb 1 : to act as a bearer 2 a : to reach or penetrate to a distance Voices carry well. Fly balls don't carry well in cold air. b : to convey itself to a reader or audience 3 : to undergo or admit of carriage in a specified way a load that carries easily 4 of a hunting dog : to keep and follow the scent 5 : to win adoption The motion carried by a vote of 71–25. 6 informal : to have a gun on one's person : to carry a gun I did make one adjustment in the aftermath of Ned's attack. I hauled my H&K [handgun] and holster out of the trunk at the foot of my bed. If Ned was declaring war, I'd be carrying.—Sue Grafton carry 2 of 2 noun plural carries 1 : carrying power especially : the range of a gun or projectile or of a struck or thrown ball 2 a : portage b : the act or method of carrying fireman's carry c : the act of rushing with the ball in football averaged four yards per carry 3 : the position assumed by a color-bearer with the flag or guidon held in position for marching 4 : a quantity that is transferred in addition from one number place to the adjacent one of higher place value Phrases carry a torch or carry the torch 1 : crusade 2 : to be in love especially without reciprocation : cherish a longing or devotion still carrying a torch for a former lover carry the ball : to perform or assume the chief role : bear the major portion of work or responsibility No one else is available to make the arrangements, so it's up to you to carry the ball. carry the day : win, prevail Truth and justice will carry the day. Synonyms Verb bear cart convey ferry haul lug pack tote transport See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb I'll carry your luggage to your room. He was carrying his baby daughter in his arms. For two months, I carried the book around with me everywhere I went. The waitress carried away our empty dinner plates. The wind carried the smoke away from the campsite. These planes can carry up to 300 passengers. a ship carrying thousands of gallons of oil Oil is carried to the factory through these pipes. We installed gutters that will carry water away from the house. blood vessels that carry blood to the heart Noun He averaged four yards per carry this season. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb These moments, Rahm explained later, carry extra meaning to him. —The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023 High egg prices may tempt you to start your own backyard flock, but chickens carry some health risks Lillian and Tim Lu, who own Noisette bakery and restaurant in Denver, have struggled to source eggs. —Danielle Wiener-bronner, CNN, 9 Feb. 2023 On the verge of the Orioles’ first post-rebuild season, The Baltimore Sun is breaking down the roster position by position, examining the biggest questions at each spot and who could help carry the team back to the postseason, in 2023 and beyond. —Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2023 In general, carry-on luggage should be 45 linear inches (22 x 14 x 9 inches) or less. —Chris Abell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2023 There are attractive containers designed for the countertop, plastic bins with spinner wheels like carry-on luggage, and heavy-duty options to keep in the garage or basement. —Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 27 Jan. 2023 The Cowboys’ starting running back is averaging just 1.85 yards per carry the last three games, which includes Monday night’s NFC wild card game. —Dallas News, 19 Jan. 2023 Battie ran for 1,186 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging 6.74 yards per carry last season, which was the 20th-best mark nationally among running backs. —Tom Green \| Tgreen@al.com, al, 19 Jan. 2023 Although Dobbins had a solid performance with 62 rushing yards and 4.8 yards per carry to go with a touchdown catch, that wasn’t enough to soothe his anger on the turning point in Baltimore’s loss to Cincinnati. —Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 16 Jan. 2023 Noun Casar wants red flag laws, universal background checks, an end to permitless carry and a ban on assault weapon sales. —Eric Johnson, Dallas News, 7 Feb. 2023 The court cited last year's Supreme Court decision that allowed public carry without a license. —Kinsey Crowley, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2023 Everything comes in a bright orange reflective bag that’s easy to open and has a carry strap that increases ease of transport. —Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2023 Roll them right back up into their compact carry bag to take them with you anywhere. —Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Feb. 2023 Burch blamed gun rights groups, some of which were from outside of Alabama, for pressuring lawmakers to back permitless carry. —al, 1 Feb. 2023 Another poll conducted last September showed similar results, with 61 percent of Floridian voters opposed to permitless carry, including 71 percent of Hispanics. —Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 31 Jan. 2023 Opponents said permitless carry would lead to more violence and more crime. —Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2023 Better yet, they can be packed into the back pocket for easy carry. —Men's Health, 30 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English carien, from Anglo-French carier to transport, from carre vehicle, from Latin carrus — more at car First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1844, in the meaning defined at sense 4 Phrases Containing carry carry all/everything before (one) carry/take coals to Newcastle carry away carry a torch carry off carry-cot carry on carry out carry on with carry on a conversation carry over into/to carry on the tradition carry (someone) back to carry over carry the can carry the torch carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders concealed carry carry weight cash-and-carry open carry fetch and carry carry through carry more weight carry the ball carry the day See More carry all/everything before (one) carry/take coals to Newcastle carry away carry a torch carry off carry-cot carry on carry out carry on with carry on a conversation carry over into/to carry on the tradition carry (someone) back to carry over carry the can carry the torch carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders concealed carry carry weight cash-and-carry open carry fetch and carry carry through carry more weight carry the ball carry the day See More Kids Definition carry 1 of 2 verb car·ry ˈkar-ē carried; carrying 1 : to support and take from one place to another : transport carry a package 2 : to influence by appeal to the mind or emotions the speaker carried the audience 3 : win entry 1 sense 3b, capture carried off the prize 4 : to transfer from one place (as a column) to another carry a number in addition 5 : to contain and direct the flow of a pipe carries water 6 a : to wear or have on one's person carries a camera b : to bear upon or within one carries a scar she is carrying an unborn child 7 : imply sense 1, involve the crime carries a penalty 8 : to hold the body or a part of it carry your head high 9 : to sing in correct pitch carry a tune 10 : to stock for sale carries three brands of tires 11 : to keep on a list or record carrying six drivers on the payroll 12 : support entry 1 sense 4a pillars carry an arch 13 a : to succeed in carry an election b : to win a majority of votes in (as a state) 14 : to present for the public newspapers carry weather reports 15 : to reach or travel a distance a voice that carries well carry 2 of 2 noun plural carries : a quantity that is transferred in addition from one number place to the one of next higher place value Medical Definition carry transitive verb car·ry ˈkar-ē carried; carrying 1 : to harbor (a pathogen) within the body many are unaware they carry the virus and could be infecting others—Donald MacGillis 2 : to possess a specified gene women who carry genes that increase the risk of breast cancer—Liz Szabo specifically : to possess one copy of a specified recessive gene and be capable of transmitting it to offspring screening tests to see whether parents carry genes for cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs disease or other defects —Lisa Greene carry verb 1 as in to haul to support and take from one place to another each camper must be able to carry his or her own backpack Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance haul bring transport send ferry convey pack deliver lug take tote bear cart ship transfer transmit forward move remove fetch shift hand over 2 as in to pack to wear or have on one's person I always carry a camera with me so as to never miss a great shot Synonyms & Similar Words pack bear display show flaunt sport show off exhibit parade 3 as in to offer to bring before the public in performance or exhibition all of the television networks will carry the president's speech Synonyms & Similar Words offer present give stage perform mount display unveil show expose play exhibit show off represent come out with enact render portray act parade extend dramatize depict proffer impersonate preview tender 4 as in to contain to have as part of a whole the idea of equality carries with it a number of other concepts Synonyms & Similar Words contain include encompass involve entail subsume comprehend embrace number take in comprise possess receive have incorporate own hold embody integrate constitute compose admit bracket form assimilate make consist (of) Antonyms & Near Antonyms prevent exclude leave (out) omit preclude refuse prohibit eliminate miss out deny ban reject lose bar except debar misplace rule out mislay See More 5 as in to sustain to hold up or serve as a foundation for erected a trellis to carry the vine Synonyms & Similar Words sustain support bolster uphold stay bear underpin brace undergird buttress steady truss underlie shore (up) prop (up) 6 as in to earn to receive as return for effort carried off the award for best picture of the year Synonyms & Similar Words earn win gain garner get make reap obtain acquire procure attain capture land secure draw realize bag achieve pull down bring in come by knock down accumulate accomplish amass occupy net catch score regain gross clear recapture take over pick up reacquire rack up annex notch (up) reattain remake Antonyms & Near Antonyms lose pay give forfeit grant yield surrender relinquish give up accord hand over part (with) See More 7 as in to behave to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way during that difficult time the grieving parents carried themselves with unfailing grace and dignity Synonyms & Similar Words behave handle acquit conduct restrain contain compose collect bear check play control quit demean comport deport curb act inhibit moderate constrain modulate quiet repress temper impersonate Antonyms & Near Antonyms act up misbehave misconduct cut up carry on Phrases Containing carry carry a torch (for) carry away carry on carry out carry the day carry weight carry off carry the torch (for) carry a torch (for) carry away carry on carry out carry the day carry weight carry off carry the torch (for) See More
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carry

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