carried
|car/ried|
A2
/ˈkærid/
(carry)
move and support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carry' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'carier,' where 'car-' meant 'cart or wagon.'
Historical Evolution
'carier' transformed into the Middle English word 'carien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'carry'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to transport in a cart or wagon,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to move while supporting.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'carry'.
She carried the groceries into the house.
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