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carried

The correct spelling is carried.

How to pronounce carried

verb

Say it like: Car-ree-d

The correct spelling is carried. To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting. For example: "to carry an account to the ledger"

Usage Examples

to carry an account to the ledger

The builders are going to carry the chimney through the roof.  They would have carried the road ten miles further, but ran out of materials.

The corner drugstore doesn't carry his favorite brand of aspirin.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
  2. 2.To transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another.
  3. 3.To convey by extension or continuance; to extend.
  4. 4.To move; to convey using force
  5. 5.To lead or guide.

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