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Put the cigarette out

🇬🇧 UK //pʊt ðə ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt aʊt// 🇺🇸 US //pʊt ðə ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt aʊt//

Meaning of Put the cigarette out

To extinguish or stop burning a cigarette.

In simple words: stop burning a cigarette

Put the cigarette out in a sentence

• Please remember to put the cigarette out before entering the building.
• He put his cigarette out on the sidewalk.
• It's important to put the cigarette out in the right place.
• She quickly put the cigarette out when she saw the no smoking sign.
• Can you put the cigarette out before we go inside?

How to use Put the cigarette out

Use this phrase when referring to extinguishing a cigarette. It's neutral, suitable for casual and formal contexts, but avoid in settings where smoking is prohibited or frowned upon.

Grammar pattern

put + object + out

Memory hint

Imagine putting a candle out; the smoke is similar to a cigarette.

Related words

Collocations with Put the cigarette out

• put out a cigarette
• put out fires
• put out smoking

Synonyms for Put the cigarette out

• extinguish
• snuff out
• douse

Opposites of Put the cigarette out

• light up
• ignite

Common mistakes with Put the cigarette out

• Incorrectly saying 'put out the cigarette' without 'the'.
• Using 'put off' instead of 'put out'.
• Mistaking it as a command without context.

Frequently asked questions about Put the cigarette out

What does Put the cigarette out mean?

stop burning a cigarette

What is the definition of Put the cigarette out?

To extinguish or stop burning a cigarette.

How do you use Put the cigarette out in a sentence?

Please remember to put the cigarette out before entering the building.

Can you give another example of Put the cigarette out?

He put his cigarette out on the sidewalk.

What are synonyms for Put the cigarette out?

Common alternatives include extinguish, snuff out, douse.

What is the opposite of Put the cigarette out?

Opposite meanings include light up, ignite.

What words go with Put the cigarette out?

It commonly pairs with put out a cigarette, put out fires, put out smoking.

What are common mistakes when using Put the cigarette out?

Incorrectly saying 'put out the cigarette' without 'the'. Using 'put off' instead of 'put out'. Mistaking it as a command without context.

How do you pronounce Put the cigarette out?

US: //pʊt ðə ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt aʊt//, UK: //pʊt ðə ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt aʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Put the cigarette out?

Use this phrase when referring to extinguishing a cigarette. It's neutral, suitable for casual and formal contexts, but avoid in settings where smoking is prohibited or frowned upon.