The difference between Carry out and Ensue

When used as verbs, carry out means to hold while moving it out, whereas ensue means to follow (a leader, inclination etc.).


check bellow for the other definitions of Carry out and Ensue

  1. Carry out as a verb (transitive):

    To hold while moving it out.

    Examples:

    "We’ll have to carry the piano out of the shop."

  2. Carry out as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):

    To fulfill.

    Examples:

    "She finally carried out her lifelong ambition when she appeared in a Hollywood blockbuster."

  3. Carry out as a verb (transitive):

    To execute or perform; to put into operation.

  1. Ensue as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).

  2. Ensue as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To follow (in time), to be subsequent to.

  3. Ensue as a verb (intransitive):

    To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.

    Examples:

    "Give three freshmen six bottles of wine, and hilarity will ensue."

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