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handle vs carry on

carry on vs handle

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

handle and carry on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
handle Yes No Yes No
carry on No No Yes No
As verbs, carry on is a hyponym of handle; that is, carry on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than handle:
  • handle: be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
  • carry on: direct the course of; manage or control
Other hyponyms of handle include administer, administrate, organise, organize, work, come to grips, get to grips, dispose of, mind, take care, coordinate, juggle, process, misconduct, mishandle, mismanage, direct, conduct, deal, touch.
handle (noun) carry on (noun)
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
handle (verb) carry on (verb)
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression continue talking
touch, lift, or hold with the hands direct the course of; manage or control
handle effectively misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way
show and train keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
interact in a certain way
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