spread vs carry

spread and carry both are nouns.

spread is an adjective but carry is not an adjective.

spread and carry both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spread	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
carry	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, carry is a hyponym of spread; that is, carry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spread:

spread: cause to become widely known
carry: include as the content; broadcast or publicize

Other hyponyms of spread include podcast, sow, generalise, generalize, popularise, popularize, vulgarise, vulgarize, run.

spread (noun)	carry (noun)
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time	the act of carrying something
decorative cover for a bed
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
a haphazard distribution in all directions
the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
two facing pages of a book or other publication
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

spread (adjective)	carry (adjective)
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
fully extended in width
prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out

spread (verb)	carry (verb)
cause to become widely known	be pregnant with
become widely known and passed on	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
distribute or disperse widely	continue or extend
spread out or open from a closed or folded state	include, as on a list
become distributed or widespread	sing or play against other voices or parts
cover by spreading something over	serve as a means for expressing something
distribute over a surface in a layer	pass on a communication
strew or distribute over an area	win in an election
move outward	secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions)
spread across or over	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

spread vs carry

spread and carry both are nouns.

spread is an adjective but carry is not an adjective.

spread and carry both are verbs.

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