A1verb high_frequency_chunk

Put

🇬🇧 UK /["/pʊt/","/pʊts/","/ˈpʊtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pʊt/","/pʊts/","/ˈpʊtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Put

to move something into a particular place or position

In simple words: to move something to a specific place

Put in a sentence

• Please put the book on the table.
• He will put the keys in his pocket.
• Can you put your shoes by the door?
• She put her phone down and smiled.
• I want to put my thoughts into words.
• They asked him to put forth his ideas.
• He put on a jacket before going outside.
• She put up with his bad habits for a long time.

How to use Put

Used in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using in overly formal situations without additional context. Commonly used to denote placing items.

Grammar pattern

put + object + preposition

Memory hint

Imagine putting on a hat to remember 'put' — you're placing it on your head.

Related words

Collocations with Put

• cleverly
• eloquently
• well
• to put it another way

Synonyms for Put

• place
• set
• lay
• position
• install

Opposites of Put

• remove
• take out
• withdraw

Common mistakes with Put

• Confusing 'put' with similar verbs like 'place' or 'set'.
• Omitting the object (e.g., saying 'put on the table' instead of 'put the book on the table').
• Using incorrect prepositions with 'put'.

Frequently asked questions about Put

What does Put mean?

to move something to a specific place

What is the definition of Put?

to move something into a particular place or position

How do you use Put in a sentence?

Please put the book on the table.

Can you give another example of Put?

He will put the keys in his pocket.

What are synonyms for Put?

Common alternatives include place, set, lay, position, install.

What is the opposite of Put?

Opposite meanings include remove, take out, withdraw.

What words go with Put?

It commonly pairs with cleverly, eloquently, well, to put it another way.

What are common mistakes when using Put?

Confusing 'put' with similar verbs like 'place' or 'set'. Omitting the object (e.g., saying 'put on the table' instead of 'put the book on the table'). Using incorrect prepositions with 'put'.

How do you pronounce Put?

US: /["/pʊt/","/pʊts/","/ˈpʊtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/pʊt/","/pʊts/","/ˈpʊtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Put?

Used in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using in overly formal situations without additional context. Commonly used to denote placing items.

What CEFR level is Put?

"Put" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.