English · Common Verbs

bringing

/ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/

[/ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/]

present participle of bring

Beginnerverb

Definition

Present participle of 'bring': carrying something toward a place, happening now.

Example

He is bringing his guitar to the party so we can all sing songs together later.

He is bringing his guitar to the party so we can all sing songs together later.

Etymology

From Old English 'bringan' (to bring) plus the '-ing' ending.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in continuous tenses for ongoing action.

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