CARRY
/ˈkæ.ɹi/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 10
Definition
- noun the act of carrying something.
- verb move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body.
— synonyms: transport
- verb have with oneself.
— synonyms: pack, take
- verb transmit or serve as the medium for transmission.
— synonyms: impart, conduct, transmit, convey, channel
- verb serve as a means for expressing something.
— synonyms: convey, express
- verb bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of.
- verb support or hold in a certain manner.
— synonyms: hold, bear
- verb contain or hold.
— synonyms: hold, bear, contain
- verb extend to a certain degree.
- verb continue or extend.
— synonyms: extend
- verb be necessarily associated with or result in or involve.
- verb win in an election.
- verb include, as on a list.
- verb behave in a certain manner.
— synonyms: behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport
- verb have on hand.
— synonyms: stock, stockpile
- verb include as the content.
— synonyms: run
- verb propel.
— synonyms: dribble
- verb pass on a communication.
- verb have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence.
- verb be conveyed over a certain distance.
- verb keep up with financial support.
- verb have or possess something abstract.
- verb be equipped with (a mast or sail).
- verb win approval or support for.
— synonyms: persuade, sway
- verb compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance.
- verb take further or advance.
- verb have on the surface or on the skin.
- verb capture after a fight.
- verb transfer (entries) from one account book to another.
— synonyms: post
- verb transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit's place before or after, in addition or multiplication.
- verb pursue a line of scent or be a bearer.
- verb bear (a crop).
- verb propel or give impetus to.
- verb drink alcohol without showing ill effects.
— synonyms: hold
- verb be able to feed.
- verb have a certain range.
- verb cover a certain distance or advance beyond.
- verb secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions).
- verb be successful in.
- verb sing or play against other voices or parts.
- verb be pregnant with.
— synonyms: have_a_bun_in_the_oven, bear, gestate, expect
Examples
- “Adjust your carry from time to time so that you don't tire too quickly.”
- “The carry on this trade is 25 basis points per annum.”
- “to carry an account to the ledger”
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