Phrase guide

carry forward

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Topics: accounting, business, finance

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To apply to the taxable income of following years, thereby easing the overall tax burden; carry over.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Topics: accounting, business, finance

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 3

transfer from one time period to the next

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: carry over

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: transfer, shift

History

Etymology

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