put
To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.
Examples
3 of 5I usually put my keys on the small table near the door.
I usually put my keys on the small table near the door.
Kindly put your signature on the line provided below.
Kindly put your signature on the line provided below.
Just put your bag anywhere on the floor for now.
Just put your bag anywhere on the floor for now.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Putting' something in your 'Pocket'—both words start with the letter P.
Quick Quiz
Please ___ the milk in the refrigerator before it gets warm.
Correct!
The correct answer is: put
Examples
I usually put my keys on the small table near the door.
everydayI usually put my keys on the small table near the door.
Kindly put your signature on the line provided below.
formalKindly put your signature on the line provided below.
Just put your bag anywhere on the floor for now.
informalJust put your bag anywhere on the floor for now.
The scientist will put the chemical solution into the test tube.
academicThe scientist will put the chemical solution into the test tube.
We need to put more resources into our marketing department this year.
businessWe need to put more resources into our marketing department this year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
put off
to postpone or delay something
put out
to extinguish a fire or cigarette
put up with
to tolerate something unpleasant
Often Confused With
'Lay' usually means to put something down carefully or flat, whereas 'put' is more general.
'Place' is more formal and implies a specific, intentional location.
Usage Notes
The verb 'put' almost always requires both a direct object (the thing you are moving) and an adverbial of place (where you are moving it).
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to include the location; for example, saying 'I put the book' instead of 'I put the book on the shelf.'
Memory Tip
Think of 'Putting' something in your 'Pocket'—both words start with the letter P.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old English 'putian', meaning to push, shove, or thrust.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Please ___ the milk in the refrigerator before it gets warm.
Correct!
The correct answer is: put
Related Grammar Rules
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
people
A1People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.
mean
A1To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.
keep
A1To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.
begin
A1To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.
seem
A1To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.
help
A1To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.
talk
A1To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.
start
A1To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.
show
A1To allow something to be seen by pointing it out or displaying it. It can also mean to explain or demonstrate how to do a specific task.
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