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car·ry
 carry
- pronunciation:
- kae
ri
- phrases:
- carry away, carry off, carry on, carry out
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
carried, carries, carrying |
| definition 1: |
to take from one place to another; bear or support while moving; transport.
She carried my suitcase up the stairs.The gas line carries fuel to your home.
- synonyms:
- bear, bring, cart, convey, haul, take, tote, transport
- similar words:
- deliver, fetch, lug, move, remove, run, ship, shoulder, support, transfer, wash
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| definition 2: |
to hold oneself in a certain way.
He carries himself proudly.- synonyms:
- conduct
- similar words:
- bear, behave
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| definition 3: |
to have in stock; sell.
The store carries many different products.- synonyms:
- provide, stock
- similar words:
- display, sell, supply
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| definition 4: |
to be moved forward or conveyed.
He has a voice that carries.- synonyms:
- reach, stretch
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| related words: |
accommodate, bring, buoy, drive, haul, pull, transmit |
| phrase: |
carry away |
| phrase: |
carry off |
| phrase: |
carry on |
| phrase: |
carry out |
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