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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 word
- noun carry-over that which is carried over, postponed, or extended to a later time, account, etc. 1
- noun carry-over Bookkeeping. the total of one page of an account carried forward to the next. 1
- noun carry-over carryforward (def 2). 1
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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 56% 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.
Synonyms for carry-over
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
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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