CARRYING
/ˈkæɹiɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of CARRYING
To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
To transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another.
"to carry an account to the ledger"
To convey by extension or continuance; to extend.
"The builders are going to carry the chimney through the roof. They would have carried the road ten miles further, but ran out of materials."
Transportation.
"carryings away of goods"
Synonyms of CARRYING
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Examples of CARRYING in a Sentence
- "to carry an account to the ledger"
- "The builders are going to carry the chimney through the roof. They would have carried the road ten miles further, but ran out of materials."
- "carryings away of goods"
Word Details
Is CARRYING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CARRYING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CARRYING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CARRYING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | r | r | y | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CARRYING
99 words from the letters in CARRYING
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How to Use CARRYING in Word Games
CARRYING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CARRYING to find 99 additional valid words.