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- [kar-ee oh-ver]
- /ˈkær i ˈoʊ vər/
- /ˈkæri ˈəʊvə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kar-ee oh-ver]
- /ˈkær i ˈoʊ vər/
Definitions of carry over words
- phrasal verb carry over If something carries over or is carried over from one situation to another, it continues to exist or apply in the new situation. 3
- verb carry over to postpone or defer 3
- verb carry over (on the London Stock Exchange) to postpone (payment or settlement) until the next account day 3
- noun carry over something left over for future use, esp goods to be sold 3
- noun carry over a sum or balance carried forward 3
- noun carry over another name for carry-forward 3
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Origin of carry over
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; noun use of verb phrase carry over
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Parts of speech for Carry over
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
carry over popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
carry over usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for carry over
verb carry over
- restore — to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish: to restore order.
- renew — to begin or take up again, as an acquaintance, a conversation, etc.; resume.
- proceed — to move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping.
- recapitulate — to review by a brief summary, as at the end of a speech or discussion; summarize.
- reopen — shop: open again
noun carry over
- rest — a support for a lance; lance rest.
- stump — the lower end of a tree or plant left after the main part falls or is cut off; a standing tree trunk from which the upper part and branches have been removed.
- surplus — something that remains above what is used or needed.
- garbage — discarded animal and vegetable matter, as from a kitchen; refuse.
- remnant — a remaining, usually small part, quantity, number, or the like.
Antonyms for carry over
verb carry over
- cease — If something ceases, it stops happening or existing.
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
- desist — If you desist from doing something, you stop doing it.
- discontinue — to put an end to; stop; terminate: to discontinue nuclear testing.
- halt — to falter, as in speech, reasoning, etc.; be hesitant; stumble.
noun carry over
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
- core — The core of a fruit is the central part of it. It contains seeds or pips.
- need — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
- want — to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new.
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