All phrasal verbs
carry
/kæri/5 phrasal verbsThe plain verb means to transport or sustain.
Carry on and carry out are the two that matter, and they are easy to keep apart once you see it: carry on = continue (intransitive), carry out = perform a task or an order (transitive).
CARRY ends in a vowel, so a Y glide appears: carry on is “carry-yon”, carry out is “carry-yout”.
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Every CARRY phrasal verb, with the one line that keeps it apart from its siblings. Tap any one to open it.
| Phrasal verb | Means | How to remember it |
|---|---|---|
| carry onNo object | continue doing something | ON = keep going, no object needed. |
| carry outSeparable | perform a task, plan or order | OUT = you bring the plan into reality. |
| carry offSeparable | succeed at something difficult; win a prize | OFF = you take the success away with you. |
| carry overSeparable | transfer to a later period | OVER = across into the next month or year. |
| carry awaySeparable | become overexcited — usually 'get carried away' | AWAY = your enthusiasm takes you off. |