American English
/pʰʊt̚/
One syllable.
To move an object to a particular place or position.
Practice out loudTo move an object to a particular place or position.
Put the keys on the table.
She put the milk in the fridge.
put something in a box · put something on the table · put something in the fridge · put something away
put + something + somewhere
put + something + on/in/under + something
To cause a person or thing to be in a particular situation or condition.
The delay put the project at risk.
His question put me under pressure.
put someone at risk · put pressure on someone · put someone in danger · put someone in a difficult situation
put + someone/something + in/under + something
put + someone/something + at + risk
To express an idea, feeling, or message in words, especially in writing.
How do I put this politely?
Please put your request in writing.
put it simply · put something in writing · put feelings into words
put + something + in writing
put + something + into words
To use time, money, or effort for a particular purpose.
We put a lot of time into training.
She put her savings into a small business.
put time into something · put effort into something · put money into something · put money toward something
put + time/money/effort + into + something
put + money + toward + something
to place clothes on your body
Put on a warm jacket.
to return something to its usual storage place
Please put away your clean clothes.
to delay something until later
We put off the meeting until Friday.
The past and past participle are put, not putted. Before -ing, double the t: putting.