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How to pronounce carry
Say it like this: /ˈkæɹ.i/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does carry mean?
verbTo lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
To notionally transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another.
“to carry an account to the ledger”
To convey by extension or continuance; to extend.
“The builders are going to carry the chimney through the roof.”
nounA manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.
“Adjust your carry from time to time so that you don’t tire too quickly.”
A tract of land over which boats or goods are carried between two bodies of navigable water; a portage.
The bit or digit that is carried in an addition operation.
“On paper, simply add the carry to the next addition; that is, $B2 + $9C + 1. That’s fine for paper, but how is it done by computer?”
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