carry on
carry on is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, carry on is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcarry on
- To continue or proceed as before.
Example: "I'll be gone for a few days, but I hope you will carry on in my absence."
- To take baggage or luggage onto an airplane, rather than check it.
Example: "You may only carry on items that are smaller than a certain size."
- To have or maintain.
Example: "It is difficult to carry on a conversation with so many distractions."
- To act or behave; especially to misbehave so as to attract attention.
Example: "I really wish you wouldn't carry on like that in public!"
- To have an illicit sexual or flirtatious relationship.
Example: "I thought he was my friend, but all the time he was carrying on with my wife!"
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