English

Detailed Synonyms for carrier in English

carrier:

carrier [the ~] nom

  1. the carrier
    the courier; the carrier; the delivery-man; the messenger
  2. the carrier
    the postman; the delivery-man; the courier; the mailman; the carrier
  3. the carrier
    the shopping bag; the carrier
  4. the carrier
    the carrier
  5. the carrier
    – (genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele; the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring 1
    the carrier
    – (genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele; the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring 1
  6. the carrier
    – a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings 1
    the carrier; the aircraft carrier; the flattop; the attack aircraft carrier
    – a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings 1
  7. the carrier
    – a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like 1
    the carrier
    – a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like 1
  8. the carrier
    – a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something 1
    the carrier
    – a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something 1
    • carrier [the ~] nom
      • refrigerated carriers have revolutionized the grocery business1
  9. the carrier
    – a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages 1
    the carrier; the common carrier
    – a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages 1
  10. the carrier
    – (medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it on to others 1
    the carrier; the immune carrier
    – (medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it on to others 1
  11. the carrier
    – a boy who delivers newspapers 1
    the carrier; the newsboy
    – a boy who delivers newspapers 1
  12. the carrier
    – someone whose employment involves carrying something 1
    the carrier; the bearer; the toter
    – someone whose employment involves carrying something 1
    • carrier [the ~] nom
      • the bonds were transmitted by carrier1
    • bearer [the ~] nom
    • toter [the ~] nom
  13. the carrier
    – a man who delivers the mail 1
    the carrier; the postman; the mailman; the letter carrier; the mail carrier
    – a man who delivers the mail 1
  14. the carrier
    – a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal 1
    the carrier; the carrier wave
    – a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal 1
  15. the carrier
    – an inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists in its recovery after some chemical reaction 1
    the carrier
    – an inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists in its recovery after some chemical reaction 1
  16. the carrier
    – A company that provides telephone and other communications services to consumers. 2
    the carrier; the mobile operator
    – A company that provides telephone and other communications services to consumers. 2
  17. the carrier
    – A signal in serial communications that is sent from a modem to its computer to indicate that the modem is ready for transmitting. 2
    the carrier; carrier detected
    – A signal in serial communications that is sent from a modem to its computer to indicate that the modem is ready for transmitting. 2
  18. the carrier
    – In communications, a specified frequency that can be modulated to convey information. 2
    the carrier
    – In communications, a specified frequency that can be modulated to convey information. 2

Related Words for "carrier":


Alternate Synonyms for "carrier":


Related Definitions for "carrier":

  1. (genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele; the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring1
  2. a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings1
  3. a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like1
  4. a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something1
    • refrigerated carriers have revolutionized the grocery business1
  5. a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages1
  6. (medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it on to others1
  7. a boy who delivers newspapers1
  8. someone whose employment involves carrying something1
    • the bonds were transmitted by carrier1
  9. a man who delivers the mail1
  10. a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal1
  11. an inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists in its recovery after some chemical reaction1
  12. A company that provides telephone and other communications services to consumers.2
  13. A signal in serial communications that is sent from a modem to its computer to indicate that the modem is ready for transmitting.2
  14. In communications, a specified frequency that can be modulated to convey information.2

carry:

to carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)

  1. to carry
    to transport; to carry
    • transport verbe (transports, transported, transporting)
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
  2. to carry
    to bring; to bring along; to carry
    • bring verbe (brings, brought, bringing)
    • bring along verbe (brings along, brought along, bringing along)
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
  3. to carry
    to support; to shore; to carry along; to carry
    • support verbe (supports, supported, supporting)
    • shore verbe (shores, shored, shoring)
    • carry along verbe (carry along, carried along, carrying along)
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
  4. to carry
    to drag; to carry; to carry along
    • drag verbe (drags, dragged, dragging)
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
    • carry along verbe (carry along, carried along, carrying along)
  5. to carry
    to bear; to carry; to carry along
    • bear verbe (bears, bearing)
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
    • carry along verbe (carry along, carried along, carrying along)
  6. to carry
    – be pregnant with 1
    to bear; to expect; to carry; gestate; have a bun in the oven
    – be pregnant with 1
    • bear verbe (bears, bearing)
      • She is bearing his child1
    • expect verbe (expects, expected, expecting)
      • The are expecting another child in January1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • I am carrying his child1
    • gestate verbe
  7. to carry
    – continue or extend 1
    to extend; to carry
    – continue or extend 1
    • extend verbe (extends, extended, extending)
      • The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • The civil war carried into the neighboring province1
  8. to carry
    – include, as on a list 1
    to carry
    – include, as on a list 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • How many people are carried on the payroll?1
  9. to carry
    – sing or play against other voices or parts 1
    to carry
    – sing or play against other voices or parts 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • He cannot carry a tune1
  10. to carry
    – serve as a means for expressing something 1
    to carry; to express; to convey
    – serve as a means for expressing something 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • The painting of Mary carries motherly love1
      • His voice carried a lot of anger1
    • express verbe (expresss, expressed, expressing)
    • convey verbe (conveies, conveyed, conveying)
  11. to carry
    – pass on a communication 1
    to carry
    – pass on a communication 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • The news was carried to every village in the province1
  12. to carry
    – be successful in 1
    to carry
    – be successful in 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • She lost the game but carried the match1
  13. to carry
    – win in an election 1
    to carry
    – win in an election 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • The senator carried his home state1
  14. to carry
    – secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions) 1
    to carry
    – secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions) 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • The motion carried easily1
  15. to carry
    – cover a certain distance or advance beyond 1
    to carry
    – cover a certain distance or advance beyond 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • The drive carried to the green1
  16. to carry
    – have a certain range 1
    to carry
    – have a certain range 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • This rifle carries for 3,000 feet1
  17. to carry
    – be able to feed 1
    to carry
    – be able to feed 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • This land will carry ten cows to the acre1
  18. to carry
    – drink alcohol without showing ill effects 1
    to hold; to carry
    – drink alcohol without showing ill effects 1
    • hold verbe (holds, held, holding)
      • He can hold his liquor1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • he had drunk more than he could carry1
  19. to carry
    – bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of 1
    to carry
    – bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • His efforts carried the entire project1
      • How many credits is this student carrying?1
      • We carry a very large mortgage1
  20. to carry
    – propel or give impetus to 1
    to carry
    – propel or give impetus to 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
  21. to carry
    – propel, 1
    to carry; to dribble
    – propel, 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
    • dribble verbe (dribbles, dribbled, dribbling)
      • dribble the ball1
  22. to carry
    – move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body 1
    to carry; to transport
    – move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • You must carry your camping gear1
      • carry the suitcases to the car1
      • This train is carrying nuclear waste1
      • These pipes carry waste water into the river1
    • transport verbe (transports, transported, transporting)
  23. to carry
    – support or hold in a certain manner 1
    to bear; to hold; to carry
    – support or hold in a certain manner 1
    • bear verbe (bears, bearing)
    • hold verbe (holds, held, holding)
      • She holds her head high1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • He carried himself upright1
  24. to carry
    – bear (a crop) 1
    to carry
    – bear (a crop) 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • this land does not carry olives1
  25. to carry
    – include as the content; broadcast or publicize 1
    to run; to carry
    – include as the content; broadcast or publicize 1
    • run verbe (runs, ran, running)
      • We ran the ad three times1
      • This paper carries a restaurant review1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • This paper carries a restaurant review1
      • All major networks carried the press conference1
  26. to carry
    – pursue a line of scent or be a bearer 1
    to carry
    – pursue a line of scent or be a bearer 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • the dog was taught to fetch and carry1
  27. to carry
    – transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit's place before or after, in addition or multiplication 1
    to carry
    – transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit's place before or after, in addition or multiplication 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • put down 5 and carry 21
  28. to carry
    – transmit or serve as the medium for transmission 1
    to conduct; to carry; channel; to impart; to convey; to transmit
    – transmit or serve as the medium for transmission 1
    • conduct verbe (conducts, conducted, conducting)
      • Many metals conduct heat1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • Sound carries well over water1
      • The airwaves carry the sound1
    • channel verbe
    • impart verbe (imparts, imparted, imparting)
    • convey verbe (conveies, conveyed, conveying)
    • transmit verbe (transmits, transmitted, transmitting)
  29. to carry
    – transfer (entries) from one account book to another 1
    to post; to carry
    – transfer (entries) from one account book to another 1
    • post verbe (posts, posted, posting)
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
  30. to carry
    – have on hand 1
    to stock; to carry; stockpile
    – have on hand 1
    • stock verbe (stocks, stocked, stocking)
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • Do you carry kerosene heaters?1
    • stockpile verbe
  31. to carry
    – capture after a fight 1
    to carry
    – capture after a fight 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • The troops carried the town after a brief fight1
  32. to carry
    – have on the surface or on the skin 1
    to carry
    – have on the surface or on the skin 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • carry scars1
  33. to carry
    – behave in a certain manner 1
    to conduct; to bear; to carry; to behave; to deport; acquit; comport
    – behave in a certain manner 1
    • conduct verbe (conducts, conducted, conducting)
      • They conducted themselves well during these difficult times1
    • bear verbe (bears, bearing)
      • he bore himself with dignity1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • She carried herself well1
    • behave verbe (behaves, behaved, behaving)
    • deport verbe (deports, deported, deporting)
    • acquit verbe
    • comport verbe
  34. to carry
    – take further or advance 1
    to carry
    – take further or advance 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • carry a cause1
  35. to carry
    – compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance 1
    to carry
    – compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • I resent having to carry her all the time1
  36. to carry
    – extend to a certain degree 1
    to carry
    – extend to a certain degree 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • carry too far1
      • She carries her ideas to the extreme1
  37. to carry
    – win approval or support for 1
    to persuade; to carry; to sway
    – win approval or support for 1
    • persuade verbe (persuades, persuaded, persuading)
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
    • sway verbe (sways, swayed, swaying)
      • His speech did not sway the voters1
  38. to carry
    – be equipped with (a mast or sail) 1
    to carry
    – be equipped with (a mast or sail) 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • This boat can only carry a small sail1
  39. to carry
    – be necessarily associated with or result in or involve 1
    to carry
    – be necessarily associated with or result in or involve 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • This crime carries a penalty of five years in prison1
  40. to carry
    – have or possess something abstract 1
    to carry
    – have or possess something abstract 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • I carry her image in my mind's eye1
      • I will carry the secret to my grave1
      • I carry these thoughts in the back of my head1
      • I carry a lot of life insurance1
  41. to carry
    – keep up with financial support 1
    to carry
    – keep up with financial support 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • The Federal Government carried the province for many years1
  42. to carry
    – contain or hold; have within 1
    to contain; to bear; to hold; to carry
    – contain or hold; have within 1
    • contain verbe (contains, contained, containing)
      • This can contains water1
    • bear verbe (bears, bearing)
    • hold verbe (holds, held, holding)
      • The canteen holds fresh water1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • The jar carries wine1
  43. to carry
    – have with oneself; have on one's person 1
    to take; to carry; to pack
    – have with oneself; have on one's person 1
    • take verbe (takes, took, taking)
      • She always takes an umbrella1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • I always carry money1
    • pack verbe (packs, packed, packing)
      • She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains1
  44. to carry
    – be conveyed over a certain distance 1
    to carry
    – be conveyed over a certain distance 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • Her voice carries very well in this big opera house1
  45. to carry
    – have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence 1
    to carry
    – have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence 1
    • carry verbe (carries, carried, carrying)
      • This new washer carries a two year guarantee1
      • The loan carries a high interest rate1
      • this undertaking carries many dangers1
      • She carries her mother's genes1
      • These bonds carry warrants1
      • The restaurant carries an unusual name1

Conjugations for carry:

present
  1. carry
  2. carry
  3. carries
  4. carry
  5. carry
  6. carry
simple past
  1. carried
  2. carried
  3. carried
  4. carried
  5. carried
  6. carried
present perfect
  1. have carried
  2. have carried
  3. has carried
  4. have carried
  5. have carried
  6. have carried
past continuous
  1. was carrying
  2. were carrying
  3. was carrying
  4. were carrying
  5. were carrying
  6. were carrying
future
  1. shall carry
  2. will carry
  3. will carry
  4. shall carry
  5. will carry
  6. will carry
continuous present
  1. am carrying
  2. are carrying
  3. is carrying
  4. are carrying
  5. are carrying
  6. are carrying
subjunctive
  1. be carried
  2. be carried
  3. be carried
  4. be carried
  5. be carried
  6. be carried
diverse
  1. carry!
  2. let's carry!
  3. carried
  4. carrying
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

carry [the ~] nom

  1. the carry
    – the act of carrying something 1
    the carry
    – the act of carrying something 1

Related Words for "carry":


Alternate Synonyms for "carry":


Related Definitions for "carry":

  1. the act of carrying something1
  2. be pregnant with1
    • I am carrying his child1
  3. continue or extend1
    • The civil war carried into the neighboring province1
  4. include, as on a list1
    • How many people are carried on the payroll?1
  5. sing or play against other voices or parts1
    • He cannot carry a tune1
  6. serve as a means for expressing something1
    • The painting of Mary carries motherly love1
    • His voice carried a lot of anger1
  7. pass on a communication1
    • The news was carried to every village in the province1
  8. be successful in1
    • She lost the game but carried the match1
  9. win in an election1
    • The senator carried his home state1
  10. secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions)1
    • The motion carried easily1
  11. cover a certain distance or advance beyond1
    • The drive carried to the green1
  12. have a certain range1
    • This rifle carries for 3,000 feet1
  13. be able to feed1
    • This land will carry ten cows to the acre1
  14. drink alcohol without showing ill effects1
    • he had drunk more than he could carry1
  15. bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of1
    • His efforts carried the entire project1
    • How many credits is this student carrying?1
    • We carry a very large mortgage1
  16. propel or give impetus to1
  17. propel,1
  18. move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body1
    • You must carry your camping gear1
    • carry the suitcases to the car1
    • This train is carrying nuclear waste1
    • These pipes carry waste water into the river1
  19. support or hold in a certain manner1
    • He carried himself upright1
  20. bear (a crop)1
    • this land does not carry olives1
  21. include as the content; broadcast or publicize1
    • This paper carries a restaurant review1
    • All major networks carried the press conference1
  22. pursue a line of scent or be a bearer1
    • the dog was taught to fetch and carry1
  23. transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit's place before or after, in addition or multiplication1
    • put down 5 and carry 21
  24. transmit or serve as the medium for transmission1
    • Sound carries well over water1
    • The airwaves carry the sound1
  25. transfer (entries) from one account book to another1
  26. have on hand1
    • Do you carry kerosene heaters?1
  27. capture after a fight1
    • The troops carried the town after a brief fight1
  28. have on the surface or on the skin1
    • carry scars1
  29. behave in a certain manner1
    • She carried herself well1
  30. take further or advance1
    • carry a cause1
  31. compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance1
    • I resent having to carry her all the time1
  32. extend to a certain degree1
    • carry too far1
    • She carries her ideas to the extreme1
  33. win approval or support for1
  34. be equipped with (a mast or sail)1
    • This boat can only carry a small sail1
  35. be necessarily associated with or result in or involve1
    • This crime carries a penalty of five years in prison1
  36. have or possess something abstract1
    • I carry her image in my mind's eye1
    • I will carry the secret to my grave1
    • I carry these thoughts in the back of my head1
    • I carry a lot of life insurance1
  37. keep up with financial support1
    • The Federal Government carried the province for many years1
  38. contain or hold; have within1
    • The jar carries wine1
  39. have with oneself; have on one's person1
    • I always carry money1
  40. be conveyed over a certain distance1
    • Her voice carries very well in this big opera house1
  41. have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence1
    • This new washer carries a two year guarantee1
    • The loan carries a high interest rate1
    • this undertaking carries many dangers1
    • She carries her mother's genes1
    • These bonds carry warrants1
    • The restaurant carries an unusual name1

Related Synonyms for carrier