Cool MateBring vs Take him to the infirmary
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Bring
Top 1,000 (very common)A1verb
Take him to the infirmary
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Bring
| Bring | Take him to the infirmary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/brɪŋ/","/brɪŋz/","/brɔːt/","/ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/brɪŋ/","/brɪŋz/","/brɔːt/","/ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //teɪk hɪm tə ði ɪnˈfɜːməkəri//🇺🇸 //teɪk hɪm tə ði ɪnˈfɜrməri// |
| Meaning | To carry something to a place. | Bring him to the hospital or medical place. |
| Example | Please bring your books to class tomorrow. | When he collapsed, I knew I had to take him to the infirmary. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | bring a gift, bring it back, bring to mind | take someone, to the infirmary, medical attention |
| 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.' | Confused with 'bring' vs 'take' (use 'take' for motion away from the speaker)., Using the wrong preposition (should be 'to' not 'at'). |
| 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. | Use in situations where someone is injured or ill. Suitable in formal and neutral settings, not typically used in slang contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Bring vs Take him to the infirmary
What's the difference between Bring and Take him to the infirmary?
Bring: To carry something to a place. Take him to the infirmary: Bring him to the hospital or medical place.
Which is more common: Bring and Take him to the infirmary?
Bring is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Bring: Please bring your books to class tomorrow. Take him to the infirmary: When he collapsed, I knew I had to take him to the infirmary.
Can I use Bring and Take him to the infirmary interchangeably?
Not always. Bring and Take him to the infirmary are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.