carry
word
/ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/
KA-ree, KE-ree
/kˈæɹi/
KA-ree
Definition
To hold something and move it from one place to another, usually in your hands or arms. It can also mean to contain or support something.
Usage & Nuances
'Carry' is used for physical movement of objects ('carry a bag') and also metaphorically ('carry responsibility'). Common phrases: 'carry on' (continue), 'carry out' (perform a task). Don't confuse with 'bring' (focus on destination) or 'take' (focus on moving away).
Spanish: llevar - cargarPortuguese (BR): carregar - levarPortuguese (PT): carregar - levarChinese (Simplified): 携带 - 搬运Chinese (Traditional): 攜帶 - 搬運Hindi: ले जाना - उठानाArabic: يحمل - ينقلBengali: বহন করা - নিয়ে যাওয়া - ধারণ করাRussian: нести - носить - переноситьJapanese: 運ぶ - 持つVietnamese: mang - mang theo - chứaKorean: 들다 - 나르다 - 가지다Turkish: taşımak - götürmek - bulundurmakUrdu: اٹھانا - لے جانا - رکھناIndonesian: membawa - mengangkut - memuat
Example Sentences
Can you carry this box for me?
basic
She always carries her phone in her pocket.
basic
The river carries water to the sea.
basic
I forgot to carry my umbrella, and then it started raining.
natural
He doesn't like to carry cash; he pays by card.
natural
The news carried a story about the event last night.
natural