carry Definition
- 1to hold or support something while moving with it from one place to another
- 2to take someone or something from one place to another
- 3to have something with you all the time
Using carry: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She was carrying a heavy bag of groceries.
Example
Can you carry this box upstairs for me?
Example
I always carry my phone with me.
carry Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using carry
Example
The manager always makes his subordinates carry the can for any mistakes.
carry a torch for someone
to have romantic feelings for someone who does not reciprocate those feelings
Example
He's been carrying a torch for her since high school, but she's never shown any interest in him.
Example
Despite being the underdog, the team carried the day with their impressive performance.
Phrases with carry
Summary: carry in Brief
The verb 'carry' [ˈkæri] means to hold or support something while moving with it from one place to another, to take someone or something from one place to another, or to have something with you all the time. It is used in phrases like 'carry on,' meaning to continue doing something, and idioms like 'carry the can,' meaning to take the blame or responsibility for something that has gone wrong.
