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carrying

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈkæɹiɪŋ// UK //kˈæɹɪɪŋ// car·ry·ing

v. to hold something and move it from one place to another. You use your hands, arms, or a bag to keep the object with you while you walk or travel.

v. to support and move someone or something from one location to another. Transitive; requires a direct object representing the physical or abstract load.


SIMPLE

She is carrying a heavy box to the car.

CONTEXTUAL

The delivery driver is carrying several large packages up the stairs to the third floor.

COMPLEX

While the physical act of carrying the equipment was exhausting, the mental burden of carrying the team's expectations proved to be the greater challenge during the expedition.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. It can also be used figuratively for responsibilities or emotions.

Pitfall

I am carrying to the store a bagI am carrying a bag to the storeThe direct object should immediately follow the verb 'carrying' before any prepositional phrases of direction.

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