Carry
Verb
UK
/ˈkær.i/
US
/ˈker.i/
Definition
To hold and move something from one place to another.
Example
"She carried the groceries into the kitchen."
"She still carries the pain of losing her father."
"The strong bridge can carry hundreds of cars each day."
Explanation
Carry means to hold and move something from one place to another, usually using your hands, arms, or body. People can carry objects like bags, books, or babies, or even ideas, feelings, memories, or emotional burdens with you over time (like carrying a memory in your heart). It can also mean to support weight or responsibility. Carrying can be physical or emotional, depending on what is being moved or supported.