verbπShareTo lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting."She was carrying a heavy backpack to school. "actionutilityChat 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"actionprocessChat 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 construction worker is carrying heavy bricks to the building site. "actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lead or guide."The teacher is carrying her class to the next level of understanding. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stock or supply (something); to have in store."The small grocery store is carrying fresh vegetables from local farms. "businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adopt (something); take (something) over."The new manager is carrying the responsibilities of her predecessor. "businessjobChat 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."mathnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have, hold, possess or maintain (something)."Always carry sufficient insurance to protect against a loss."actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be transmitted; to travel."The sound of the bells carried for miles on the wind."physicsenergycommunicationsignaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo insult, to diss.""He was carrying her for being late to the meeting, even though he's late all the time." "languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo capture a ship by coming alongside and boarding."The pirate ship was carrying the merchant vessel after a fierce battle at sea. "nauticalmilitarysailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transport (the ball) whilst maintaining possession."The quarterback is carrying the ball towards the end zone. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have on one's person."she always carries a purse;β marsupials carry their young in a pouch"personitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be pregnant (with).""The doctor confirmed that my sister is carrying her first child." "familybodyphysiologybiologymedicinehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have propulsive power; to propel."A gun or mortar carries well."physicsenergyactionmachinetechnologyChat 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"animalphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have earth or frost stick to the feet when running, as a hare."The hare was carrying badly on the wet clay, slowing its escape. "animalnatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear or uphold successfully through conflict, for example a leader or principle"The teacher is carrying the class through the difficult math unit. "achievementactionabilitypoliticsgovernmentChat 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 soldiers were carrying the enemy flag after they captured the fort. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contain; to comprise; have a particular aspect; to show or exhibit"The presentation carried important information about the new project. "aspectfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear (oneself); to behave or conduct."The student is carrying herself confidently in class today. "attitudecharacterwayactionbeingChat 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."businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a weapon on one's person; to be armed."The police officer was carrying a gun. "weaponmilitarypolicelawChat 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."sportgameachievementgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTransportation."carryings away of goods"vehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading