carry around — to have something with you and take it from place to place
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have something with you and take it from place to place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæri əˈraʊnd/
Example Sentences
- My little brother carries around his teddy bear even to school, and everyone laughs at him.
- I don't know why I still carry around this broken umbrella; it never opens properly.
- You shouldn't carry around so much anger; it will only hurt you in the end.
carry around
VERB[/ˈkæri əˈraʊnd/]
to have something with you and take it from place to place
She has to carry around her heavy textbooks all day at school.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The verb 'carry' derives from Latin 'carricare' (to load onto a cart, to convey), while 'around' originates from Old English 'on rund' (in a circle, roundabout). The compound phrase evolved to denote transporting something from place to place, extending from literal physical objects to abstract concepts like emotions and thoughts.
Breakdown
carry (from Latin carricare: to load/convey) + around (from Old English on rund: in a circle/roundabout direction). The combination creates the sense of moving something continuously through various locations or circumstances.
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📝Examples
“My little brother carries around his teddy bear even to school, and everyone laughs at him.”
“I don't know why I still carry around this broken umbrella; it never opens properly.”
“You shouldn't carry around so much anger; it will only hurt you in the end.”
“After the breakup, she carried around a broken heart for months.”
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