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- pronunciation:
- brIng
- phrases:
- bring about
- features:
- Note
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
brings, bringing, brought |
definition 1: |
When you bring something, you carry or take it from one place to another. When you bring a person somewhere, you take them with you to the place where you are going.
I brought my turtle to school to show everybody in my class.We have to bring my little sister when we go to the fair.- synonyms:
- convey, fetch
- similar words:
- bear, carry, deliver, take, transport
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definition 2: |
When something brings another thing, it causes it to happen or appear.
Spring usually brings a lot of rain, but it also brings the flowers.The new baby brought joy to the family.- synonyms:
- cause, effect
- similar words:
- begin, create, generate, guide, institute, introduce, lead, produce, start
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related words: |
convey, get, serve, wash |
phrase: |
bring about |
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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