How to Use "Carry" with Example Sentences

carry (v): to hold something and take it to another place

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Used with nouns:

"He carried his luggage to the car."
(luggage, bags, baggage)

"She carried a basket of flowers down the aisle."
(basket, bouquet)

"He carries a briefcase to work."
(briefcase)

"The girls were carrying buckets of water from the beach."
(buckets, pails)

"He carries a gun with him at all times."
(gun, firearm)

Used with adverbs:

"He quickly carried the groceries into the house."
(quickly)

"She easily carries her baby on her hip."
(easily)

"He reluctantly carried all of the luggage to the car."
(reluctantly)

"She nervously carried a large amount of money in her purse."
(nervously)

"He always carries a lot of cash."
(always)