Bringing
/ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
verbBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Meanings
Question
Definitions
2 meanings1
To cause to come to a place or location, to carry, to transport.
/ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To convey something to a place
He's bringing his dog to the park.
💡 Simply: To take something to a place.
More Examples
2
The rain is bringing a much-needed water source.
How It's Used
Everyday Life
"She is bringing the groceries inside."
Travel
"They are bringing new tourists to the city."
2
To cause something to happen or be achieved
/ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
verbpositiveIntermediate
General
To cause to happen; to effect
The negotiations are bringing positive outcomes.
💡 Simply: To make something happen.
More Examples
2
Hard work is bringing good results.
How It's Used
Business
"The new strategy is bringing significant profits."
Tip:Think of bringing about change.
From Old English *bringen, from Proto-Germanic *bringaną. Related to words like 'bear' and 'bring'.
Used similarly in Old English, focused on the physical act of carrying or transporting.
Memory tip
Imagine bringing a gift, carrying it towards a destination.
Practice
Base: bring
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Usage
60%Spoken
40%Written