carrying (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkæriɪŋ/
Definition
The action of supporting and moving someone or something from one place to another.
Examples
The porter was responsible for carrying the luggage up to the room.
She found it difficult carrying the baby and the groceries at the same time.
He was seen carrying a large box out of the building.
How to Use carrying
- carry out (phrasal verb)
- To perform or execute a task, plan, or order. — "The engineers will carry out the necessary repairs."
- carry on (phrasal verb)
- To continue doing something; to behave in a particular way, often in a noisy or excited manner. — "Don't worry about me, you carry on with your work."
- carry over (phrasal verb)
- To continue to exist or happen in a later period. — "The discussion will carry over to the next meeting."
- carry away (phrasal verb)
- To be so excited or emotional that you lose control of your feelings. — "The crowd was carried away by the music."
- carry through (phrasal verb)
- To succeed in doing or completing something difficult. — "Her determination carried her through the difficult times."
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