Carter

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑrtər/

Definitions of carter

noun a surname

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbor is a carter who delivers goods to the market.

A2 The carter loaded up his cart with supplies for the journey.

B1 The carter's horse pulled the heavy load through the muddy streets.

B2 The carter was known for his reliability and punctuality in delivering goods.

C1 The carter's business expanded as he gained more clients and contracts.

C2 The carter's expertise in handling goods efficiently made him a sought-after service provider.

Examples of carter in a Sentence

formal Mr. Carter is the CEO of the company.

informal Carter is in charge of the project.

slang Hey, have you met Carter yet? He's pretty cool.

figurative Carter's ideas are like a key that unlocks new opportunities.

Grammatical Forms of carter

• past tense: carted
• plural: carters
• comparative: more cart
• superlative: most cart
• present tense: cart
• future tense: will cart
• perfect tense: have carted
• continuous tense: is carting
• singular: carter
• positive degree: cart
• infinitive: to cart
• gerund: carting
• participle: carted

Origin and Evolution of carter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'carter' originated from the Middle English term 'cart(e)er', which was derived from the Old French word 'caretier' meaning cart driver.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'carter' evolved to refer specifically to someone who drives a cart or wagon for transporting goods. The word has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and usage since its first known use in the 13th century.