Simple meaning
What does Put mean?
Put means to place something somewhere.
Dictionary definition
To move something into a place or position.
Example sentences
Put in a sentence
easy
Put the book on the shelf.
medium
Please put your answer under the question.
hard
A writer can put the strongest idea at the end of a paragraph.
Synonyms
Words like Put
placeUse when setting something somewhere.
setUse when putting something down carefully.
Antonyms
Opposite words
removeUse when taking something away.
takeUse when moving something away or receiving it.
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.
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Quick practice
Try Put
Practice 1
Which word is closest in meaning to put?
Put and place can both mean moving something to a spot.
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