English · Common Verbs
carries
/ˈkærɪz/
[/ˈkærɪz/]
third-person singular of carry
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'carry': used when he, she, or it holds and moves something.
Example
My mother carries a small umbrella in her bag because the weather here changes so quickly.
My mother carries a small umbrella in her bag because the weather here changes so quickly.
Etymology
From Old French 'carier' (to transport in a vehicle); 'y' changes to 'i' before '-es'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects; note the spelling change from 'carry' to 'carries'.