transport
11 synonyms and 0 antonyms for transport, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To carry people or goods from one place to another.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use transport
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French transporter, from Latin trans- ("across") plus portare ("to carry").
Full origin of transport →Frequently asked questions
What does “transport” mean?
The word “transport” means to carry people or goods from one place to another. In plain terms, moving people or things from one place to another, or the vehicles/systems used to do it.
How do you pronounce “transport”?
“Transport” is pronounced trans-PAWT (/tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “transport” in a sentence?
Here is “transport” used in a sentence: “The trucks transport fresh produce from the farms to the city markets.”
What is another word for “transport”?
Words with a similar meaning to “transport” include deport, extradite, exile and expatriate.
What part of speech is “transport”?
Depending on how it is used, “transport” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “transport” come from?
The word “transport” comes from Latin. From Old French transporter, from Latin trans- ("across") plus portare ("to carry").
Is “transport” a common word?
“Transport” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “transport” have?
“Transport” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to carry people or goods from one place to another.
What is the difference between transport and transfer?
Transport means to carry people or goods from one place to another, usually over a distance, as with a lorry or plane. Transfer emphasises moving something from one place, person, or system to another, such as transferring money or transferring to a new office. Transport stresses the journey; transfer stresses the change of hands or location.
What are the main modes of transport?
The four broad modes are road, rail, air, and water. Road covers cars, buses, and lorries; rail covers trains and trams; air covers planes and helicopters; water covers ships and boats. Pipelines are sometimes added as a fifth mode for liquids and gases. Each suits different distances, costs, and cargo.
What is an example of transport used as a verb?
"The company uses lorries to transport goods across the country." Here transport describes the act of carrying items from one place to another. Other examples include ambulances that transport patients, or pipelines that transport oil. As a verb it always involves moving something or someone over a distance.