Definition of "carry"

Kid-friendly meaning of carry, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "carry" mean?

carry (verb) — to hold something and take it from one place to another.

Part of speechVerb Syllables2 (car·ry)

Example sentences using "carry"

Grade K–2
I carry my bag.
Grade 3–5
He had to carry the whole bag of soccer balls into the gym by himself.
Grade 6–8
We all carry small habits from childhood without realizing it — phrases, gestures, the way we cut sandwiches in half.

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