Carries
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third person singular present tense of carry; to transport or move something from one place to another. It describes the ongoing action of supporting or bearing weight.
“The river carries sediment downstream during heavy rainfall.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈkær.ɪz/
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Contains double R; note the -IES verb ending
Scrabble
Worth 9 points; present tense third person forms extend verb usage
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