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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahrt awf, of]
- /kɑrt ɔf, ɒf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahrt awf, of]
- /kɑrt ɔf, ɒf/
Definitions of cart off words
- verb cart off to carry or remove brusquely or by force 3
- noun cart off a heavy two-wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods. 1
- noun cart off a light two-wheeled vehicle with springs, drawn by a horse or pony. 1
- noun cart off any small vehicle pushed or pulled by hand. 1
- noun cart off Obsolete. a chariot. 1
- verb with object cart off to haul or convey in or as if in a cart or truck: to cart garbage to the dump. 1
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Origin of cart off
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English cart(e), Old English cræt (by metathesis); cognate with Old Norse kartr cart
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Cart off
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cart off popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cart off usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cart off
verb cart off
- get rid of — to clear, disencumber, or free of something objectionable (usually followed by of): I want to rid the house of mice. In my opinion, you'd be wise to rid yourself of the smoking habit.
- ship — a romantic relationship between fictional characters, especially one that people discuss, write about, or take an interest in, whether or not the romance actually exists in the original book, show, etc.: popular ships in fan fiction.
- transport — to carry, move, or convey from one place to another.
- pull out — to draw or haul toward oneself or itself, in a particular direction, or into a particular position: to pull a sled up a hill.
- transfer — to convey or remove from one place, person, etc., to another: He transferred the package from one hand to the other.
Antonyms for cart off
verb cart off
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- insert — to put or place in: to insert a key in a lock.
- remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- ratify — to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment.
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