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carry on

The correct spelling is carry on.

How to pronounce carry on

/ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/
verb

IPA: /ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/

Say it like: Car-ree- on

The correct spelling is carry on. To continue or proceed as before. For example: "I'll be gone for a few days, but I hope you will carry on in my absence."

Usage Examples

I'll be gone for a few days, but I hope you will carry on in my absence.

You may only carry on items that are smaller than a certain size.

It is difficult to carry on a conversation with so many distractions.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To continue or proceed as before.
  2. 2.To take baggage or luggage onto an airplane, rather than check it.
  3. 3.To have or maintain.
  4. 4.To act or behave; especially to misbehave so as to attract attention.
  5. 5.To have an illicit sexual or flirtatious relationship.

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