English

put

pʊt, pʌt
Meaning: to move something into a particular position or place
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: pʌt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base put
3rd person singular present puts
Present participle putting
Past put
Will future will put
Going-to future going to put
Imperative negative don't put / do not put

Example sentences

Please put your shoes in the closet.
Please put your shoes in the closet.
Please put the box over there.
Please put the box over there.
Please put the book back on the shelf.
Please put the book back on the shelf.
Please put the box down on the floor.
Please put the box down on the floor.
Please put the books on the table.
Please put the books on the table.

Usage Notes

Often used with a direct object and a prepositional phrase indicating the location.

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