A1verb1K

Bring

UK /["/brɪŋ/","/brɪŋz/","/brɔːt/","/ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/"]/US /["/brɪŋ/","/brɪŋz/","/brɔːt/","/ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to come to a place with somebody/something

In simple words: To carry something to a place.

Examples

  • Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
  • Can you bring me a glass of water?
  • I will bring the dessert for the party.
  • He likes to bring his dog to the park.
  • They always bring snacks when they visit.

Usage notes

Use 'bring' when you are talking about moving something from one place to another where the speaker is. Avoid using it when the object is not physically moving.

Grammar pattern

bring + object + to + location

Memory hint

Think of a 'ring' — you bring a ring as a gift to someone special.

Collocations

  • bring a gift
  • bring it back
  • bring to mind

Synonyms

  • carry
  • deliver
  • convey
  • transport

Antonyms

  • take

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'take' — remember 'bring' is to the speaker's location, 'take' is away from it.
  • Using 'bring' with uncountable nouns incorrectly, like 'bring water' instead of 'bring a bottle of water.'