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contain vs carry

carry vs contain

contain is not a noun while carry is a noun.

contain and carry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contain No No Yes No
carry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, contain and carry are synonyms defined as:
  • contain and carry: contain or hold; have within
Other synonyms of contain include bear, hold.
contain (noun) carry (noun)
the act of carrying something
contain (verb) carry (verb)
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of be pregnant with
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
include or contain; have as a component continue or extend
be divisible by include, as on a list
contain or hold; have within sing or play against other voices or parts
be capable of holding or containing serve as a means for expressing something
pass on a communication
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 contain and carry

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