cart
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /kɑrt/
KK: /kɑrt/
noun
Definition
A small vehicle with wheels that can be pushed by hand or pulled by an animal, often used for carrying items or people.
Example
She pushed the shopping cart down the aisle of the grocery store.
Conversation
Did you see that new cart they use at the grocery store?
Yeah, it looks really convenient for carrying heavy items.
I think it would make shopping so much easier if they had more of those carts.
Absolutely! I always struggle with my bags after I fill up my cart.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
trolley
wagon
chariot
Antonyms
bicycle
foot
horse
transitive verb
Definition
To transport something using a cart, often in a heavy or awkward manner.
Example
They carted the boxes to the new house.
Tense Forms
Past: carted
Past Participle: carted
Conversation
Did you see how they cart all the decorations to the party last night?
Yeah, it looked like they had a whole truck full of stuff!
I can't believe they carted everything in one trip.
Root Explanation
Cart → The word 'cart' originates from the Old English 'cyrta', which means a vehicle or a wheeled conveyance. It refers specifically to a simple vehicle used for transporting goods or materials.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'vehicle' ('cyrta') used for 'transporting' things — that's why a cart is a wheeled conveyance.
Visually Confused Words
scart
clart
chart
caret
carat
cat
car
art