ferry over

Frequency: 6.57.5 per million words

indicates movement from one side to the other, similar to 'across'

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Examples (10)

  • The small boat will ferry passengers over to the island every morning.
  • We need to ferry the supplies over before the storm arrives.
  • The captain agreed to ferry us over to the other side of the lake.
  • Local fishermen ferry tourists over to see the wildlife sanctuary.
  • The helicopter will ferry the rescue team over to the stranded hikers.
  • They use small boats to ferry cars over when the bridge is closed.
  • The old man offered to ferry us over in his wooden boat.
  • Emergency services ferry medical supplies over to remote communities.
  • During flood season, boats ferry people over the swollen river.
  • The coast guard will ferry the crew over from the disabled vessel.