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UK//aɪm ˈpʊtɪŋ ðə wɜːd aʊt//US//aɪm ˈpʊtɪŋ ðə wɜrd aʊt//

Meaning of I'm putting the word out

To inform people about something; to announce.

In simple words: I'm telling people about something.

I'm putting the word out in a sentence

  • I'm putting the word out about the upcoming event to everyone I know.
  • She said, 'I'm putting the word out so we can gather more volunteers.'
  • He’s putting the word out for the charity fundraiser on social media.
  • I'm putting the word out that there's a new cafe opening downtown.
  • They are putting the word out about the job vacancies in their company.

How to use I'm putting the word out

Use this phrase when you want to announce news or information. It’s informal and works in casual contexts, but can also be suited for social media posts.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine a person releasing a message on a paper plane into the sky.

Related words

Collocations with I'm putting the word out

  • put the word out
  • put the word out to
  • put the word out about

Synonyms for I'm putting the word out

Common mistakes with I'm putting the word out

  • Confusing with 'spreading the word', which implies sharing with multiple people.
  • Using it in formal contexts where a more polite expression is needed.
  • Incorrectly using it in past tense without context, e.g., 'I put the word out'.

Compare I'm putting the word out with Announce, Inform, Broadcast, Share, Notify

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Frequently asked questions about I'm putting the word out

What does I'm putting the word out mean?

I'm telling people about something.

What is the definition of I'm putting the word out?

To inform people about something; to announce.

How do you use I'm putting the word out in a sentence?

I'm putting the word out about the upcoming event to everyone I know.

Can you give another example of I'm putting the word out?

She said, 'I'm putting the word out so we can gather more volunteers.'

What are synonyms for I'm putting the word out?

Common alternatives include announce, inform, broadcast, share, notify.

What words go with I'm putting the word out?

It commonly pairs with put the word out, put the word out to, put the word out about.

What are common mistakes when using I'm putting the word out?

Confusing with 'spreading the word', which implies sharing with multiple people. Using it in formal contexts where a more polite expression is needed. Incorrectly using it in past tense without context, e.g., 'I put the word out'.

How do you pronounce I'm putting the word out?

US: //aɪm ˈpʊtɪŋ ðə wɜrd aʊt//, UK: //aɪm ˈpʊtɪŋ ðə wɜːd aʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I'm putting the word out?

Use this phrase when you want to announce news or information. It’s informal and works in casual contexts, but can also be suited for social media posts.