Carried — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Carried
Carried (verb)
- to move (a person or thing) while holding or supporting, transport —often used figuratively
- to convey (something) by direct communication
- conduct, escort
- to arouse to a high and often excessive degree of emotion or enthusiasm
- carry off
- to cause the death of
- to perform or manage successfully, bring off
- to continue doing, pursuing, or operating
- to continue especially in spite of hindrance or discouragement
- to behave or speak in a foolish, excited, or improper manner
- to bring to a successful issue, complete, accomplish
- to put into execution
- to continue to an end or stopping point
- to transfer (an amount) to the next column, page, or book relating to the same account
- to hold over (something, such as goods) for another time or season
- to deduct (a loss or an unused credit) from taxable income of a later period
Carried (phrase)
- to be so excited that one is no longer in control of one's behavior
- crusade
- to be in love especially without reciprocation, cherish a longing or devotion
- to perform or assume the chief role, bear the major portion of work or responsibility
- win, prevail
Carried (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to support and take from one place to another
"each camper must be able to carry his or her own backpack"
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to wear or have on one's person
"I always carry a camera with me so as to never miss a great shot"
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to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
"all of the television networks will carry the president's speech"
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to have as part of a whole
"the idea of equality carries with it a number of other concepts"
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to hold up or serve as a foundation for
"erected a trellis to carry the vine"
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to receive as return for effort
"carried off the award for best picture of the year"
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to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
"during that difficult time the grieving parents carried themselves with unfailing grace and dignity"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Carried
The most common words with a similar meaning to Carried:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Carried
Words with the opposite meaning of Carried:
Near Antonyms of Carried
Word Forms of Carried
Inflections: carrying, carries, carried away, carrying away, carries away, carried off, carrying off, carries off, carried on, carrying on, carries on, carried out, carrying out, carries out, carried over, carrying over, carries over
Origin & Etymology of Carried
Middle English carien "to transport by a cart, horse or other means, convey, bear in one's arms, on one's back, etc.," borrowed from Anglo-French carier, charier "to transport, bear in one's arms, carry off, drive" (continental Old French charrier, charroier, Picard & Norman carier), from carre, charre "cart, wagon, small cartload" + -ier, -oier, factitive verb suffix, going back to Latin -idiāre, originally representing variant pronunciation (or spelling variant) of -izāre -ize car
First known use: 14th centuryt
Words & Phrases Containing Carried
Frequently Asked Questions about Carried
What does "Carried" mean?
"Carried" means to move (a person or thing) while holding or supporting, transport —often used figuratively. As an a verb and a phrase, it is defined as: to move (a person or thing) while holding or supporting, transport —often used figuratively. It has 7 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Carried"?
Other words for "Carried" include bore, carted, conveyed, ferried, hauled, lugged, packed and toted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Carried" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Carried"?
There are 152 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Carried". Common alternatives include bore, carted, conveyed, ferried, hauled, lugged, packed, toted, transported and gave.
What is the opposite of "Carried"?
Antonyms of "Carried" include excluded, left (out), missed out, omitted, forfeited and lost. Near antonyms include banned, barred, debarred and precluded.
How do you use "Carried" in a sentence?
Examples of "Carried" in a sentence: "each camper must be able to carry his or her own backpack"; "I always carry a camera with me so as to never miss a great shot"; "all of the television networks will carry the president's speech".
Is "Carried" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Carried" can be used as a verb and a phrase, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Carried"?
"Carried" is pronounced /ˈker-ē/ and divided into syllables as car·ry.
What is the origin of the word "Carried"?
"Carried" comes from Middle English carien "to transport by a cart, horse or other means, convey, bear in one's arms, on one's back, etc.," borrowed from Anglo-French carier, charier "to transport, bear in one's arms, carry off, drive" (continental Old French charrier, charroier, Picard & Norman carier), from carre, charre "cart, wagon, small cartload" + -ier, -oier, factitive verb suffix, going back to Latin -idiāre, originally representing variant pronunciation (or spelling variant) of -izāre -ize car. First known use: 14th centuryt.