nounπShareA manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.""The correct carries of the grocery bags prevented them from ripping." "wayactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tract of land over which boats or goods are carried between two bodies of navigable water; a portage.""The old maps showed several carries around the rapids, indicating places where early settlers had to unload their canoes and carry their goods overland." "geographynauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe bit or digit that is carried in an addition operation."In the column addition problem, the carries were essential to getting the correct final answer. "mathcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe benefit or cost of owning an asset over time."The carry on this trade is 25 basis points per annum."businessfinanceeconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe distance travelled by the ball when struck, until it hits the ground."The golfer was pleased with the long carries of his drives. "sportphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCarried interest."Her carries from the successful real estate deal significantly increased her annual income. "businessfinanceassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sky; cloud-drift."The painter captured the soft blue carries of the summer sky in her landscape. "natureweatherspaceastronomyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting."The waiter carries a tray of drinks to the table. "actionjobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another."to carry an account to the ledger"communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo convey by extension or continuance; to extend."The builders are going to carry the chimney through the roof.β They would have carried the road ten miles further, but ran out of materials."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move; to convey using force"The delivery truck carries groceries to the store every morning. "actionutilitytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lead or guide."The experienced teacher carries her students through challenging math problems. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stock or supply (something); to have in store.""The grocery store carries a wide variety of fresh produce." "businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adopt (something); take (something) over."The new manager carries his predecessor's policy of flexible work hours. "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adopt or resolve on, especially in a deliberative assembly"The court carries that motion."politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn an addition, to transfer the quantity in excess of what is countable in the units in a column to the column immediately to the left in order to be added there."Five and nine are fourteen; carry the one to the tens place."mathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have, hold, possess or maintain (something)."Always carry sufficient insurance to protect against a loss."functionactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be transmitted; to travel."The sound of the bells carried for miles on the wind."communicationtechnologyphysicsenergysignalsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo insult, to diss."My brother constantly carries me with his jokes at family gatherings. "languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo capture a ship by coming alongside and boarding."The pirate ship carries the merchant vessel, its crew swarming aboard to seize the cargo. "nauticalmilitarysailingwaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transport (the ball) whilst maintaining possession."The running back carries the ball down the field, dodging defenders to keep possession. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have on one's person."she always carries a purse;β marsupials carry their young in a pouch"personbodywearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be pregnant (with)."The doctor confirmed that my sister carries twins. "familyphysiologybodyhumanbiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have propulsive power; to propel."A gun or mortar carries well."energyphysicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold the head; said of a horse."to carry well, i.e. to hold the head high, with arching neck"animalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have earth or frost stick to the feet when running, as a hare."The hare carries mud on its paws as it sprints across the wet field. "animalnaturebiologyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear or uphold successfully through conflict, for example a leader or principle"The coach carries the team through tough times by encouraging them and finding solutions. "politicsgovernmentachievementcharactermoralvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo succeed in (e.g. a contest); to succeed in; to win."The Tories carried the election."achievementsportgamebusinessoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get possession of by force; to capture."The invading army carries the city after a long siege. "militarywarpoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contain; to comprise; have a particular aspect; to show or exhibit"The new museum exhibit carries a message about environmental conservation. "aspectfunctionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear (oneself); to behave or conduct."She carries herself with confidence, even when she's nervous. "characteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear the charges or burden of holding or having, as stocks, merchandise, etc., from one time to another."A merchant is carrying a large stock;β a farm carries a mortgage;β a broker carries stock for a customer;β to carry a life insurance."businessfinanceeconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a weapon on one's person; to be armed."The police officer carries a gun for protection. "weaponmilitarypolicelawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be disproportionately responsible for a team's success."He absolutely carried the game, to the point of killing the entire enemy team by himself."sportachievementgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading