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- [kar-ee on, awn]
- /ˈkær i ɒn, ɔn/
- /ˈkær.i ɒn/
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- [kar-ee on, awn]
- /ˈkær i ɒn, ɔn/
Definitions of carrying-on word
- noun carrying-on unconventional or questionable behaviour 3
- noun carrying-on excited or flirtatious behaviour, esp when regarded as foolish 3
- noun plural carrying-on irresponsible, irritating, self-indulgent, or overwrought behavior: The baby-sitter was exhausted from the child's noisy carrying-on. 1
- noun plural carrying-on improper or immoral behavior. 1
- noun carrying-on Improper, immoral behavior. 0
- noun carrying-on Irritating or self-indulgent behavior. 0
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Origin of carrying-on
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Carrying-on
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
carrying-on popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 69% 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 carrying-on
noun carrying-on
- irrationality — the quality or condition of being irrational.
- silliness — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
- craziness — mentally deranged; demented; insane.
- lunacy — insanity; mental disorder.
- bunk — A bunk is a bed that is fixed to a wall, especially in a ship or caravan.
Antonyms for carrying-on
noun carrying-on
- wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
- circumspection — Circumspection is cautious behaviour and a refusal to take risks.
- thoughtfulness — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- sense — any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body: My sense of smell tells me that dinner is ready.
- judgment — an act or instance of judging.
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