Basic Details
Word: Carry
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To hold or support something while moving it from one place to another.
Synonyms: Transport, convey, transfer
Antonyms: Drop, release
Idioms and Phrases
- Carry the weight of the world: To feel a lot of responsibility or stress. Example: "After taking care of her younger siblings, she felt like she was carrying the weight of the world."
- Carry on: To continue doing something. Example: "Even when it was difficult, the team decided to carry on and finish the project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He was asked to carry the books to the library because they were too heavy for her.
Example 2: The toddler tried to carry her doll around the house with great pride.
Example 3: Strong winds can carry leaves far away from the tree they fell from.
Fun Fact
The word "carry" comes from the Latin word "caricare," which means to load or to pack. This reflects the idea of transporting something from one place to another.
Famous Quote
"You cannot carry the experience of others; you can only carry your own." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "carry" mean?
a) To cook a meal
b) To hold something while moving it
c) To watch a movie
d) To sing a song
Answer: b) To hold something while moving it
2. Which of these is a synonym of "carry"?
a) Transform
b) Transport
c) Distract
d) Migrate
Answer: b) Transport
3. Which sentence uses "carry" correctly?
a) I carry my homework to school every day.
b) The sun can carry flowers.
c) She carries like the wind blows.
d) The chair carries two people.
Answer: a) I carry my homework to school every day.
4. What does "carry the weight of the world" mean?
a) To hold a heavy object
b) To feel a lot of responsibility or stress
c) To move to a new country
d) To play with a lot of toys
Answer: b) To feel a lot of responsibility or stress
5. What is the opposite of "carry"?
a) Lift
b) Keep
c) Drop
d) Move
Answer: c) Drop
