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Definition

To continue or transfer from one time or situation to another

Example sentence
Unused vacation days carry over to next year.
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carry over to the next year

carry over to the next day

carry over from last year

carry over unused vacation days

carry over a balance

Separable usage
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The unused credit carried over to the next billing cycle. ✅ (Correct)

The unused credit carried to the next billing cycle over*. ❌ (Incorrect)