Synonyms for

Carried

Verb / ˈkæri:d / / ˈkeri:d / Another word for carried — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The past tense of the verb 'carry', which means to move or transport something from one place to another.

Synonyms & similar words

run gestate expect persuade transmit carry convey behave channel dribble bear express hold deport impart transport conduct sway pack extend acquit stockpile take contain comport transported brought delivered moved conveyed hauled lugged toted shifted ferried transferred relocated shipped dispatched sent lifted hefted shouldered borne carted

Synonyms by register

Formal

transported conveyed borne ferried

Informal

lugged hauling toted shipped

Literary

wafted borne wafted

Antonyms

dropped released abandoned let go set down discharged

Common collocations

  • carried out
  • carried away
  • carried on
  • carried through
  • carried over
  • carried forward
  • carried the weight

Word family

noun carriage
verb carry
adjective carrying

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'carry' is 'carried'. 'Carried' can also be used as an adjective, as in 'a carried message'.

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Example sentences

  1. She carried the heavy boxes up the stairs.
  2. He carried the backpack on his shoulders.
  3. The truck carried the furniture across the country.
  4. The plane carried the passengers to their destination.
  5. The boat carried the cargo to the port.

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