Incorrect spelling, explanation: the verb carrying (meaning to transport or move something from one place to another) is the standard and accepted form in modern English. Carying is just a misspelling. The word carrying consists of two parts: the base (carry) and the suffix (-ing). As you can see, the base word has two ‘r’s, so its present participle and gerund form cannot be written with just one -r. Remember to always check how the base word is spelled.

Correct spelling, explanation: the word carrying is derived from the verb carry, and its etymology is quite straightforward. The word carry comes from Middle English carren or carien, which itself comes from Old French carrier (meaning to transport, convey). Carrying is the present participle and gerund form of the verb carry. It is formed by adding the -ing suffix to the base verb carry. The spelling of carry with two r’s is consistent in both its base form and when it’s turned into its -ing form. The word carying is incorrect.

Definition of carrying:
1. Verb (present participle), to hold something or someone up, or to take responsibility for something
She is carrying the burden of managing the entire project on her own.
The firefighter was carrying the injured man to safety through the smoke-filled hallway.
2. Noun (gerund), refers to the continuous act of supporting or holding something up, either physically or figuratively
His constant carrying of the team’s emotional weight made him feel overwhelmed.
The carrying of heavy boxes for hours left her exhausted by the end of the day.

Collocations with carrying:
Some of the most commonly used collocations include:
1. Carrying the weight of something: a metaphorical phrase that refers to taking responsibility for something, often used in the context of obligations or decisions.
He’s been carrying the weight of the company’s success on his shoulders.
2. Carrying the flag: refers to symbolically representing something, usually a cause, group, or idea.
The young activist was carrying the flag for environmental conservation.
3. Carrying a torch for someone: an idiomatic expression meaning to have unrequited or lingering feelings of love for someone.
Even after all these years, he’s still carrying a torch for her.
4. Carrying a reputation: refers to the image or perception others have of a person or thing, based on past actions or behavior.
He’s carrying a reputation for being a hard worker.

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