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carry on

The phrase “carry on” has 3 syllables: car-ry on

It's pronounced as /ˈkæɹ.i ɑn/

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In the thesaurus, “carry on” has 83 synonyms and 40 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for carry on along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for carry on

Antonyms for carry on

Meanings of carry on

  • verb
    1. To continue or proceed as before.
    2. To take baggage or luggage onto an airplane, rather than check it.
    3. To have or maintain.
    4. To act or behave; especially to misbehave so as to attract attention.
    5. To have an illicit sexual or flirtatious relationship.

Example Sentences

  • Even after the setback, she chose to carry on with her work.
  • The students were told to carry on with their assignments quietly.
  • He decided to carry on the family tradition of farming.
  • They had to carry on despite the difficult circumstances.
  • The coach encouraged the players to carry on and not lose hope.

On this page you'll find 123 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to carry on, such as: acquit, act, act out, act up, administer, administrate, backpack.

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