carries

Meanings

• Verb

  To transport or hold something, especially on one's person or in one's vehicle.

  - "She carries a heavy backpack."
  - "The shopper carries bags of groceries."
  - "The soldier carries a rifle."

• Verb

  To bear or sustain something, especially a burden or responsibility.

  - "The teacher carries the responsibility of educating her students."
  - "The monarch carried the burden of ruling his kingdom."
  - "The company carries the cost of insurance for its employees."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

borrow

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Synonyms

adopt , take on , take over , bear , move , transport , conduct , impel , have , keep , stock , supply , have , maintain , transmitted , travel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with carries
cares , scares , shares , pares

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Variants

List of all variants of carries that leads to same result
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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English cærigan, from cær 'container' + igan 'to drive, carry'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'carry' appears in the titles of several popular songs, including 'Carry On Wayward Son' by Kansas and 'Carry Me Away' by Rascal Flatts.

2. In the English language, there are over 200 words that rhyme with 'carries'.

3. The term 'carry trade' refers to a financial strategy where an investor borrows a currency with a low interest rate and uses the proceeds to buy a currency with a higher interest rate.

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Related Concepts

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1. Transport: The action of moving people, animals, or goods from one place to another.

2. Burden: A heavy load or responsibility that requires effort or endurance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'carries' has been used metaphorically to describe emotional burdens. In music, there are songs titled 'Carry On' that encourage listeners to persevere through difficult times.

How to Memorize "carries"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize carrying a heavy object, such as a backpack or a box.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'carries' with the image of someone transporting something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'C-A-R-R-I-E-S: Carry All Responsibilities Responsibly'.

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