puts (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /pʌts/
Definition
To place or lay something down in a particular position.
Examples
He puts the book back on the shelf.
Can you put the milk in the fridge?
She puts her faith in hard work.
How to Use puts
- put on (phrasal verb)
- To dress oneself in (an item of clothing). — "He quickly puts on his shoes."
- put off (phrasal verb)
- To postpone or delay. — "We had to put off our holiday until next year."
- put out (phrasal verb)
- To extinguish (a fire or light). — "Can you put out the candle?"
- put up with (phrasal verb)
- To tolerate or endure (something unpleasant). — "I can't put up with his constant complaining."
- put into (prepositional phrase)
- To invest or direct effort, time, or money into something. — "She puts a lot of effort into her work."
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