# bring along

CEFR A2 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bring-along
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

to take someone or something with you when you go somewhere.

For teachers: to accompany oneself with a person or object when moving to a destination; implies the addition of the object to an existing plan.

## Examples

- You can bring along a friend to the party.
- If you are coming to the beach, remember to bring along some sunscreen and towels.
- The lecturer encouraged the students to bring along their primary sources so they could analyze the texts together during the seminar.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I will bring along to my brother." but "I will bring my brother along." — the word 'along' is a particle, not a preposition like 'to', so it does not need an extra preposition before the person.

## Usage notes

- often used when the person or thing is an extra addition to the main trip.
- Teaching tip: contrast with 'bring' to show that 'along' emphasizes the idea of accompaniment or joining an existing journey.

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