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bring vs carry

carry vs bring

bring is not a noun while carry is a noun.

bring and carry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bring No No Yes No
carry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, carry is a hypernym of bring; that is, carry is a word with a broader meaning than bring:
  • bring: take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
  • carry: move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
Other hypernyms of bring include transport.
As verbs, carry is a hyponym of bring; that is, carry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bring:
  • bring: take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
  • carry: transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
Other hyponyms of bring include fetch, transit, ferry, bring back, return, take back, tube, whisk, channel, conduct, convey, impart, transmit, land.
bring (noun) carry (noun)
the act of carrying something
bring (verb) carry (verb)
bring into a different state be pregnant with
induce or persuade behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
go or come after and bring or take back continue or extend
be accompanied by include, as on a list
cause to come into a particular state or condition sing or play against other voices or parts
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence serve as a means for expressing something
advance or set forth in court pass on a communication
attract the attention of win in an election
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions)
be sold for a certain price cover a certain distance or advance beyond
bestow a quality on have a certain range
be successful in
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
be able to feed
support or hold in a certain manner
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
propel
bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of
propel or give impetus to
include as the content; broadcast or publicize
bear (a crop)
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
pursue a line of scent or be a bearer
transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit's place before or after, in addition or multiplication
have on hand
capture after a fight
have on the surface or on the skin
transfer (entries) from one account book to another
extend to a certain degree
win approval or support for
compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance
take further or advance
have with oneself; have on one's person
be necessarily associated with or result in or involve
contain or hold; have within
be equipped with (a mast or sail)
have or possess something abstract
have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence
keep up with financial support
be conveyed over a certain distance
Difference between bring and carry

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