bring
0 antonyms and opposites of bring, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To carry or take someone or something to a place.
How to use bring
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English bringan, an ancient Germanic verb that has meant "to carry something to a place" for well over a thousand years.
Full origin of bring →Frequently asked questions
What does “bring” mean?
The word “bring” means to carry or take someone or something to a place. In plain terms, to carry, take, or cause something — moving an object, person, or result toward a place or situation.
How do you pronounce “bring”?
“Bring” is pronounced BRIHNG (/ˈbɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bring” in a sentence?
Here is “bring” used in a sentence: “Can you bring your laptop to the meeting?”
What part of speech is “bring”?
“Bring” is a verb.
Where does the word “bring” come from?
The word “bring” comes from Old English. From Old English bringan, an ancient Germanic verb that has meant "to carry something to a place" for well over a thousand years.
Is “bring” a common word?
“Bring” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “bring” have?
“Bring” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to carry or take someone or something to a place.
What is the difference between bring and take?
Bring means to carry something toward the speaker or the place they are — 'Bring it here.' Take means to carry something away from the speaker to another place — 'Take it there.' The choice depends on the direction of movement relative to where the speaker is standing or focused.
What is the past tense of bring?
The past tense and past participle are both 'brought' — 'She brought her laptop.' Bring is an irregular verb, so it does not follow the usual '-ed' pattern. Forms such as 'brang' or 'brung' are sometimes heard in casual speech but are considered non-standard in writing.
What does it mean to bring something up?
To bring something up usually means to raise a topic in conversation — 'She brought up the budget.' It can also mean to raise a child, or, more literally, to carry something to a higher place. Bring forms many such phrasal verbs, including bring about, bring on, and bring back.