carry
Translation
carry, hold, stock, transport
Examples
Can you carry this bag for me?
Can you carry this bag for me?
This store carries fresh fruit.
This store carries fresh fruit.
The sound of the bell carries far.
The sound of the bell carries far.
He carries a lot of responsibility.
He carries a lot of responsibility.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) carries ((sth.)) to transport something He carries a heavy backpack.
((sth.)) carries ((sth.)) for a store to stock an item The store carries many kinds of cheese.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transport, bear, hold; Antonyms: drop, leave
Etymology
From Latin 'carrus', meaning a wagon or cart.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'car' that 'carries' things.