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- pronunciation:
- brIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Note
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
brings, bringing, brought |
| definition 1: |
to take, lead, or carry toward the speaker speaking, or from one place to another.
Bring your game over to our house.- synonyms:
- convey, fetch
- similar words:
- bear, carry, deliver, take, tote, transport
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| definition 2: |
to cause to happen or change.
Autumn brings cool weather.She thinks a rabbit's foot brings her good luck.- synonyms:
- cause, effect
- similar words:
- begin, create, generate, guide, initiate, institute, introduce, lead, produce, start, usher in
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| definition 3: |
to sell for.
The old car brought several thousand dollars.- synonyms:
- sell for
- similar words:
- cost
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| related words: |
convey, get, retrieve, serve, wash |
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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.
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