English

put up

pʊt ʌp
Meaning: to build or erect something such as a wall or fence
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Example sentences

They put up a new fence around the garden.
They put up a new fence around the garden.
She put up a poster of her favorite band on the wall.
She put up a poster of her favorite band on the wall.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for constructing barriers or temporary structures.

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