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recarry

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //rɪˈkæri//

KK: /rɪˈkæri/

transitive verb
Definition

To carry something back to a previous place or position.


Example

After the event, I had to recarry the equipment to the storage room.


Tense Forms

Past: recarried

Past Participle: recarried


Conversation
Sloth A
Hey, do you think I should recarry that box to the car?
Sloth B
Yeah, it might be easier to transport it back.
Sloth A
I just don't want to make two trips if I don't have to.
Sloth B
Good point! Just recarry it all at once.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
return
retransport
reconvey
Antonyms
depart
abandon
discard
Root Explanation

Recarry → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "carry" (from Old French *carier*, meaning to transport or bear). The word "recarry" means to carry something again or to transport it once more.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carrying' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'carry' means to transport.

Visually Confused Words
remarry
rearray
precary
carry
relicary
premarry
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