Carrying

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛr.iŋ/

Definitions of carrying

verb Carrying is a present participle form of the verb 'carry', which means to support and move something from one place to another.

Example Sentences

A1 She is carrying a heavy bag.

A2 The worker is carrying boxes to the warehouse.

B1 I saw a man carrying a baby in his arms.

B2 The team is carrying out a research project on climate change.

C1 The expedition team is carrying all their supplies up the mountain.

C2 The detective is carrying out a thorough investigation into the case.

Examples of carrying in a Sentence

formal The porter was seen carrying the heavy luggage for the guests.

informal I saw Sarah carrying all her books to the library.

slang I caught him carrying a bunch of cash in his pocket.

figurative She was carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of carrying

• past tense: carried
• plural: carryings
• comparative: more carrying
• superlative: most carrying
• present tense: carry
• future tense: will carry
• perfect tense: have carried
• continuous tense: is carrying
• singular: carrying
• positive degree: carry
• infinitive: to carry
• gerund: carrying
• participle: carried

Origin and Evolution of carrying

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'carrying' originated from the Old English word 'carian' which meant 'to move or convey from one place to another'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'carrying' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to transporting or holding something from one place to another.