brought - Master This Word
Master this word with our 5-step learning method – Learn English in English
brought Word Meanings
- to carry something to a place
- to cause something to happen
- to introduce or provide something
brought Example Sentences
Example sentences are the start of understanding. Don't rush to memorize. First feel how the word works in a sentence.
brought Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/brɪŋ/
US
/brɪŋ/
brought Word Etymology
Root decomposition: bring = (no prefix) + ring = by the root meaning of 'to carry'. Historical origin: Old English brengan → Middle English bringen → Modern English bring. Memory image: Imagine someone bringing a gift to a party, symbolizing the act of carrying joy to others.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
My hand moves toward the box, fingers tighten, and I lift it. I step, adjust my grip, and pull it along the carpet, keeping the weight steady. When I reach the table, I set the box down and feel the space shift, as if what I carry now changes the room.
Real Context
Bring is a versatile, transitive verb that describes moving something to a location or causing a change in a situation. It covers physically carrying items to a place (bring your bag to the desk), and figurative actions like bringing about a result (bring about changes) or bringing in money or guests. It also appears in common phrasal verbs such as bring up a topic, bring along a friend, or bring in new ideas. Learners often confuse bring with take and forget that the destination is crucial: you bring something to a place, you take something from it. A memory aid is imagining delivering a gift to a party, spreading joy to others.
Usage Reminders
- Always pair bring with a destination.
- Don't confuse bring with take.
- Learn common phrasals: bring up, bring in, bring along, bring about.
- You can bring objects, money, ideas, or feelings.
- For people, use bring someone to a place or bring someone along.
Common Misconceptions
- Mixing up bring and take based on movement away from the speaker
- Thinking bring always means physical transfer, not ideas or emotions
- Forgetting 'bring up' means 'raise a topic' not 'bring to a location'
- Treating bring in as only 'enter' rather than 'introduce' or 'include'
- Overusing bring with 'to' when 'at' or other prepositions are needed
Thinking Differences
Think of bring as movement toward a destination or as causing a result; English often separates bring from take by direction, which can trip up learners who translate literally or assume bring = carry only concrete items.
Learning Tips
- Practice with destination pairs (bring to vs take from).
- Memorize core phrasal verbs: bring up, bring in, bring along, bring about.
- Create real-life scenarios (meetings, parties, arrivals).
- Listen for collocations and note when bring is used with abstract nouns.
- Check pronoun agreement with long-distance destinations.
- Mix concrete and abstract nouns to build flexibility.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'brought' mean?
A.To destroy something completely
B.To leave something behind
C.To carry something to a place
D.To ignore an issue
Step 2: Usage
Choose the correct sentence that uses 'brought'.
A.He brought a car to the garage.
B.She brought a cake to the party.
C.They will be brought a new system.
D.I brought my umbrella when it was sunny.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'brought'?
A.Took
B.Gave
C.Bought
D.Sent
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'brought'?
A.Lost
B.Left
C.Forgot
D.Took
Step 5: Mastery
Can you provide a real-life context for the word 'brought'?
A.The teacher discussed the project students brought to class.
B.They returned from the event with lots of memories.
C.She prepared a speech for her presentation.
D.He forgot his lunch for work.
Related Listening
🌱 Lite (Beginner)
🔥 Advanced
Want to practice more words?
Download LexiTalk app for personalized learning experience
Download App