nounπShareA manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried."The child's carry of the heavy backpack was awkward; he held it by the straps, not the handles. "actionpositionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tract of land over which boats or goods are carried between two bodies of navigable water; a portage."The hikers had to navigate a challenging carry to get their supplies from the river to the lake. "geographynauticalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe bit or digit that is carried in an addition operation."When adding 28 and 35, the carry is 5. "mathcomputingessentialChat 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."businessfinanceeconomyassetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe distance travelled by the ball when struck, until it hits the ground."The baseball's carry was short; it only traveled about 20 feet before hitting the ground. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCarried interest."The fund manager received a large carry interest payment because the investments performed well. "businessfinanceassetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sky; cloud-drift."The heavy carry of clouds darkened the sky before the storm. "weathernaturespaceastronomyenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting."The student carried her backpack to school. "actionessentialChat 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"actioncommunicationessentialChat 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."actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move; to convey using force"The construction worker had to carry the heavy bricks across the site. "actionfunctionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lead or guide."The teacher carried the class through a difficult math concept. "actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stock or supply (something); to have in store."The store carries a wide variety of books. "businesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adopt (something); take (something) over."The new teacher carried on the tradition of encouraging students to read widely. "businesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adopt or resolve on, especially in a deliberative assembly"The court carries that motion."politicsgovernmentessentialChat 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."mathessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have, hold, possess or maintain (something)."Always carry sufficient insurance to protect against a loss."actionthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be transmitted; to travel."The sound of the bells carried for miles on the wind."physicsenergysoundcommunicationtechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo insult, to diss."My brother always carries me at school with his jokes. "languagecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo capture a ship by coming alongside and boarding."The pirate ship carried the merchant vessel by boarding it. "nauticalmilitarysailingwaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transport (the ball) whilst maintaining possession."The soccer player carried the ball down the field, keeping it away from the opposing team. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have on one's person."she always carries a purse;β marsupials carry their young in a pouch"bodywearpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be pregnant (with)."My sister is carrying a baby. "medicinephysiologybodyfamilyhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have propulsive power; to propel."A gun or mortar carries well."energyphysicsactionessentialChat 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"animalappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have earth or frost stick to the feet when running, as a hare."The hare carried frost on its feet as it ran through the snowy field to its burrow. "animalnatureactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear or uphold successfully through conflict, for example a leader or principle"The teacher carried the new school policy through, despite student protests. "politicsgovernmentcharacterachievementactionstatemoralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo succeed in (e.g. a contest); to succeed in; to win."The Tories carried the election."achievementactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get possession of by force; to capture."The soldiers carried the enemy flag after defeating the opposing team. "militarywarpoliceactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contain; to comprise; have a particular aspect; to show or exhibit"The presentation carried a sense of urgency. "aspectessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear (oneself); to behave or conduct."The student carried herself with confidence during the presentation. "characterattitudeessentialChat 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."businessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a weapon on one's person; to be armed."The security guard carried a pistol for protection. "weaponmilitarypolicelawessentialChat 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."sportgameachievementgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading