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carries

|car-ries|

A2

/ˈkæriz/

(carry)

move and support

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
carrycarriescarriedcarriedcarryingcarrierhistorically-carriednessuntraditionally-carriedregularly-carriedwidely-carriedirregularly-carried
Etymology
Etymology Information

'carry' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'carier,' where 'car-' meant 'cart or wagon.'

Historical Evolution

'carier' transformed into the Middle English word 'carien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'carry'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to transport in a vehicle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to support and move something from one place to another.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

third person singular present tense of 'carry'.

She carries the groceries home every week.

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Last updated: 2025/01/25 22:39