Teal lime Posted 4 years ago
Grammar
Can you get/bring me a glass of water, please?
If both questions are correct, do they mean the same thing? If so, which is more commonly used? Thank you.
1) Can you get me a glass of water, please?
2) Can you bring me a glass of water, please?
Top answer
get is a two-way trip. You go to the water, then you bring the water. bring is a one-way trip.
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get is a two-way trip. You go to the water, then you bring the water.
bring is a one-way trip. You are already at the water, and you bring the water from there.
CJ
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