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carry

verb

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Meaning

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To hold and move something from one place to another; to transport or convey.

Example Sentence

Please carry this box of books upstairs for me.

Usage Note

This word is used when someone or something is moved from one place to another, or when something is held or supported while moving. It can also refer to possessing or displaying a quality.

Synonyms

transport convey bear haul lug take

Antonyms

drop leave abandon release let go

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