Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

carry-away

verb

/ˈkæri əˈweɪ/

Definition

To take someone or something away, often in a forceful or unexpected manner.

Examples

She was so excited by the news that she felt like she might be carried away by her emotions.
The wind was so strong that it seemed to carry away the leaves from the ground.
During the party, the music carried everyone away into a dance.

Meaning

The phrase ‘carry-away’ can refer to the act of removing an object or person from a location, typically implying some level of urgency or emotion involved in the action.