carried
Translation
carried, transported, held
Examples
He carried the heavy box upstairs.
He carried the heavy box upstairs.
The store carried that item last year.
The shop carried that item last year.
The motion was carried by a majority vote.
The motion was carried by a majority vote.
Her voice carried across the large room.
Her voice carried across the large room.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) carries ((sth.)) to hold sth. and move it She carries her bag everywhere.
((a store)) carries ((sth.)) to stock or sell sth. Does this shop carry fresh milk?
((a motion)) is carried to approve or pass sth. The proposal was carried unanimously.
((a sound)) carries to travel or be transmitted Sound carries further at night.
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Etymology
From Old Northern French 'carier', from 'car' (a cart, vehicle). Literally, to transport by cart.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'car' that 'carries' people and things. 'Carried' is the past tense form.