Bring vs. Carry

These verbs are synonyms but differ in their emphasis and direction. Follow the lesson to find out more.

What is the difference between 'bring' and 'carry'?

Both 'bring' and 'carry' refer to an act of moving something or someone from one place to another. However, when using 'carry', there is an emphasis on supporting the load or weight of the object or person being moved, while 'bring' is more concerned with moving something toward a specific location or situation. This lesson will discuss the differences between the two verbs.

Difference in Emphasis

'Bring' often emphasizes the act of deliberately moving or causing something to be present in a particular location. It highlights the action of bringing an object from one place to another. 'Carry', on the other hand, emphasizes the action of holding, supporting, or transporting something.

The teacher brought a map to illustrate the geography lesson.

I'll bring some snacks to the party.

She was carrying a heavy box.

He always carries a book in his bag.

Difference in Direction

'Bring' typically implies movement toward the speaker or the point of reference mentioned in the context. It emphasizes the action of moving something from another location to the current location. But 'carry' does not necessarily indicate a specific direction. It can refer to the act of transporting or holding something without emphasizing the origin or destination.

The athlete carried the flag during the opening ceremony.

'carry' does not specific location or direction, rather it emphasizes the action of holding an object.

The athlete brought the flag to the arena.

'bring' specifies a location and direction.

Please bring your laptop to the meeting.

Please carry the laptop to the other room.

Comments

Change vs. Alter

In order to add to your bookmarks you must sign in

Close Sign in

'Change' and 'alter' are synonyms but they differ in terms of scope of their action and in terms of grammatical usage. follow the lesson to find out more.