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Food and drink

Synonyms for carry

Two senses of carry live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · verb · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsFood and drink

drink alcohol without showing ill effects

He had drunk more than he could carry.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

hold

Same sentence, swapped: He had drunk more than he could hold.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for carry as it is used in the sentence above.

  • act
  • pack
  • wine
Sense 2 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsContact and joining

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

You must carry your camping gear.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

transport

Same sentence, swapped: You must transport your camping gear.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for carry as it is used in the sentence above.

  • expect
  • act
  • upset
Read nextThe whole library →

Closest first: other food and drink words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

bitnounpiecean instance of some kindFoothills2 sensesHas a reason lineeatverbfeedtake in foodFoothillsHas a reason linefeedverbgivegive food toFoothillsHas a reason linepredateverbpreyprey on or hunt forHigh CampHas a reason linepuffverbwhiffsmoke and exhale stronglyRidgelinerecycleverbreuseuse again after processingHigh CampHas a reason linegainnounincreasea quantity that is addedFoothillsHas a reason linegatherverbcollectassemble or get togetherFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line

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