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bringing

v. · n.
US //ˈbɹɪŋɪŋ// UK //bɹˈɪŋɪŋ// bring·ing
  1. 1 carrying or taking (v.)
    A1 Beginner

    the act of carrying or taking something or someone to a place.

    the present participle of 'bring', used in continuous tenses to describe the movement of an object or person toward the speaker or a specified location.

    Example

    I am bringing some snacks to the party tonight.

    Example

    The courier is currently bringing the sensitive documents to the headquarters for immediate review by the legal department.

    Usage

    Often used in the present continuous to describe an action happening now or a planned future event.
    Pitfall
    I am bringing the book to the library tomorrow.
    I am taking the book to the library tomorrow.

    Use 'bring' for movement toward the speaker and 'take' for movement away from the speaker.

  2. 2 the act of bringing (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the act of carrying or delivering something.

    the gerund form of 'bring', functioning as a noun to describe the process or instance of delivering or introducing something.

    Example

    The bringing of gifts is a traditional part of the ceremony.

    Example

    The constant bringing of new evidence to the trial delayed the final verdict by several weeks.

    Usage

    Commonly found in compound nouns or formal descriptions of processes.

Last updated June 19, 2026