brɪŋ əˈlɔːŋ
informal
beginner
- Base verb:
- bring
- Particle:
- along
- Separable:
- Yes
What does "bring along" mean?
- To take someone or something with you when you go somewhere
- To help someone or something develop or improve
Examples
- Feel free to bring along a friend to the party.
- Don't forget to bring along your passport.
- She brought along some homemade cookies to share.
- The coaching has really helped bring along the young players.
- Can I bring along my dog to the picnic?
How to use it
Very common in invitations and casual conversation. 'Bring along' suggests accompanying you to a destination.
Word order
Object can go between: 'bring your friend along' or after: 'bring along your friend'. Pronouns must go between: 'bring them along'.
Similar expressions
take
carry
escort
accompany
Opposites
leave behind
Related phrasal verbs
- bring up
To mention or introduce a topic in conversation
- bring back
To return something to its original place or owner
- bring in
To introduce or implement something new
- bring out
To produce and release a new product, book, or album
- bring down
To cause something to fall or collapse
- bring together
To unite people or groups
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