Synonyms for
Carries
Definition
to hold or support something while moving it from one place to another
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- carries out
- carries on
- carries away
- carries through
- carries a burden
- carries the weight
- carries a tune
- carries a message
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'carries' can have many meanings, from physical transport to abstract concepts like 'carrying out a plan' or 'carrying a disease'. Be mindful of the context to understand the intended meaning.
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Example sentences
- She carries a basket of fruit to the market every day.
- He carries his little sister on his shoulders.
- The truck carries heavy logs to the sawmill.
- The train carries passengers to different cities.
- The air conditioner carries heat out of the room.
Quotes
Love is a burden that two hearts willingly carry.
A true friend is someone who is there for you when they'd rather be anywhere else.
The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.