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carry vs pass on

pass on vs carry

carry is a noun but pass on is not a noun.

carry and pass on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
carry Yes No Yes No
pass on No No Yes No
As verbs, pass on is a hypernym of carry; that is, pass on is a word with a broader meaning than carry:
  • carry: pass on a communication
  • pass on: transmit information
Other hypernyms of carry include communicate, pass, pass along, put across.
carry (noun) pass on (noun)
the act of carrying something
carry (verb) pass on (verb)
be pregnant with transmit information
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself cause to be distributed
continue or extend move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
include, as on a list give to or transfer possession of
sing or play against other voices or parts place into the hands or custody of
serve as a means for expressing something transmit (knowledge or skills)
pass on a communication refer to another person for decision or judgment
win in an election
secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions)
cover a certain distance or advance beyond
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 carry and pass on

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