carry away

The phrase “carry away” has 4 syllables: car-ry a-way

It's pronounced as /ˌkæɹ.i əˈweɪ/


What is synonym and antonym for carry away?

In the thesaurus, “carry away” has 23 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for carry away along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for carry away

Meanings of carry away

  • verb
    1. (of a mast or rigging) To break under sudden pressure of violent wind.
    2. To take possession of the mind of; to charm, transport, or delude.

Example Sentences

  • Don’t let your excitement carry away your sense of responsibility.
  • She tends to carry away when telling stories, adding extra details.
  • The strong current could easily carry away a small boat.
  • His emotions began to carry away his ability to think clearly.
  • The wind threatened to carry away the loose papers from the table.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms or another words to carry away, such as: bewitch, captivate, charm, delight, elate, enchant, enrapture.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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