1. I want to take the book to you.
2. I want to bring the book to you.
3. Will you take the book to Bill?
4. Will you bring the book to Bill?
(Which ones are correct?)
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They have very slight differences in meaning, but all are correct.
Thank you. What is the difference?
The verb "bring" implies that the object is coming toward you. The verb "take" implies the object is going away from you.
However, in these sentences, that distinction is not necessary.
Examples:
Please bring me a cup of coffee.
Take your mother a cup of coffee.
As you can see, these differences aren't important in your sentences.
However, in these sentences, that distinction is not necessary.
Examples:
Please bring me a cup of coffee.
Take your mother a cup of coffee.
As you can see, these differences aren't important in your sentences.
The verb "take" usually means from here (where you are) to there (somewhere away from you).
The verb "bring" usually means from somewhere else to wherever you are.
Think of "take" as action that goes out from where you (the speaker) are, and "bring" as action that comes toward you.
The verb "bring" usually means from somewhere else to wherever you are.
Think of "take" as action that goes out from where you (the speaker) are, and "bring" as action that comes toward you.
GMTA!!
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