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.