Synonyms & related words for carrying

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of carrying — including toting, lugging, transporting, hauling, porterage, holding. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to carrying

Explore words related to carrying — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include carries, carried, shouldering, conveying, bringing, gestatory, armload, slung. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for carrying

Common synonyms for carrying include toting, lugging, transporting, hauling, porterage, holding, burdened — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does carrying come from?

The word carrying breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root carr-, from Latin carrus (“wheeled vehicle”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.