CARRY

/ˈkæ.ɹi/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 10

Definition

  1. noun the act of carrying something.
  2. verb move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body. — synonyms: transport
  3. verb have with oneself. — synonyms: pack, take
  4. verb transmit or serve as the medium for transmission. — synonyms: impart, conduct, transmit, convey, channel
  5. verb serve as a means for expressing something. — synonyms: convey, express
  6. verb bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of.
  7. verb support or hold in a certain manner. — synonyms: hold, bear
  8. verb contain or hold. — synonyms: hold, bear, contain
  9. verb extend to a certain degree.
  10. verb continue or extend. — synonyms: extend
  11. verb be necessarily associated with or result in or involve.
  12. verb win in an election.
  13. verb include, as on a list.
  14. verb behave in a certain manner. — synonyms: behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport
  15. verb have on hand. — synonyms: stock, stockpile
  16. verb include as the content. — synonyms: run
  17. verb propel. — synonyms: dribble
  18. verb pass on a communication.
  19. verb have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence.
  20. verb be conveyed over a certain distance.
  21. verb keep up with financial support.
  22. verb have or possess something abstract.
  23. verb be equipped with (a mast or sail).
  24. verb win approval or support for. — synonyms: persuade, sway
  25. verb compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance.
  26. verb take further or advance.
  27. verb have on the surface or on the skin.
  28. verb capture after a fight.
  29. verb transfer (entries) from one account book to another. — synonyms: post
  30. verb transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit's place before or after, in addition or multiplication.
  31. verb pursue a line of scent or be a bearer.
  32. verb bear (a crop).
  33. verb propel or give impetus to.
  34. verb drink alcohol without showing ill effects. — synonyms: hold
  35. verb be able to feed.
  36. verb have a certain range.
  37. verb cover a certain distance or advance beyond.
  38. verb secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions).
  39. verb be successful in.
  40. verb sing or play against other voices or parts.
  41. 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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