A1verb 1K

Bring

🇬🇧 UK /["/brɪŋ/","/brɪŋz/","/brɔːt/","/ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/brɪŋ/","/brɪŋz/","/brɔːt/","/ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Bring

to come to a place with somebody/something

In simple words: To carry something to a place.

Bring in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Bring

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.

Related words

Collocations with Bring

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

Synonyms for Bring

• carry
• deliver
• convey
• transport

Opposites of Bring

• take

Common mistakes with Bring

• 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.'

Frequently asked questions about Bring

What does Bring mean?

To carry something to a place.

What is the definition of Bring?

to come to a place with somebody/something

How do you use Bring in a sentence?

Please bring your books to class tomorrow.

Can you give another example of Bring?

Can you bring me a glass of water?

What are synonyms for Bring?

Common alternatives include carry, deliver, convey, transport.

What is the opposite of Bring?

Opposite meanings include take.

What words go with Bring?

It commonly pairs with bring a gift, bring it back, bring to mind.

What are common mistakes when using Bring?

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.'

How do you pronounce Bring?

US: /["/brɪŋ/","/brɪŋz/","/brɔːt/","/ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/brɪŋ/","/brɪŋz/","/brɔːt/","/ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bring?

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.

What CEFR level is Bring?

"Bring" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.