carry (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkæri/
Definition
To hold something and move with it in your hands, arms, or on your back.
Examples
Can you carry this box?
She carried the baby in her arms.
He carried his books to school.
How to Use carry
- carry out (phrasal verb)
- To do or complete a task or plan. — "The team will carry out the experiment."
- carry on (phrasal verb)
- To continue doing something. — "Carry on talking; I'll be back soon."
- carry away (phrasal verb)
- To move something or someone by force of wind, water, etc. — "The strong current carried away the small boat."
- carry on with (prepositional phrase)
- To continue a task or activity. — "She decided to carry on with her studies."
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