- pronunciation:
- brIng
- phrases:
- bring up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Note
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
brings, bringing, brought |
| definition: |
to take or carry something from one place to another, or to take a person with you to the place where you are going.
Please bring a pencil and a calculator when you come to class.John brought his girlfriend to the party.- synonyms:
- convey, fetch
- similar words:
- bear, carry, deliver, take, transport
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| related words: |
convey |
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| phrase: |
bring up |
bring or take?
Bring usually means to carry something with you when you come to a place.
Take usually means to carry something with you when you go from a place.
Compare:
- Bring your notebook when you come to class.
- Take your test papers when you go home.