easy
Put the book on the shelf.
What does Put mean?
to place something somewhere.
Dictionary definition
To move something into a place or position.
Example sentences
Put in a sentence
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Please put your answer under the question.
hard
A writer can put the strongest idea at the end of a paragraph.
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What does put mean?
Put means to place something somewhere.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses put correctly?
The correct sentence uses put in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to put?
Place is close in meaning to put.
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MeaningPut means to place something somewhere.
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Synonyms
Words like Put
placeUse when setting something somewhere.
setUse when putting something down carefully.
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Word family
Put word family
Base word
put
verb
puts
Puts now or often.
verb
putting
Placing now.
noun
putdown
A remark that can hurt someone's feelings.
verb
puted
Past-tense form.
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Hint for students
to place something somewhere.
Common mix-up
Put is not the same as remove. Put means to place something somewhere.
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Read this model sentence: Please put your answer under the question. Clue words: your, answer, under. Underline clue words that show why put fits instead of remove. Now write one new sentence that shows put without using the word put. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show put?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Please put your answer under the question." Why does put fit better than remove?
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