third-person singular verb
Moves an object to a particular place or position.
She puts her keys on the table.
He puts the milk in the fridge.
American English
How to pronounce puts
verbA1Very common word
PʰƱTS
/pʰʊts/
One syllable.
Form of put
Puts is the present-tense form used with he, she, it, or a singular noun.
Moves an object to a particular place or position.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Places a person or thing in a particular situation or condition.
The delay puts the project at risk.
His question puts me under pressure.
third-person singular verb
Expresses an idea, feeling, or message in words, especially in writing.
She puts her request in writing.
He puts his feelings into words.
third-person singular verb
Uses time, money, or effort for a particular purpose.
He puts a lot of effort into his work.
She puts her savings into a small business.
Useful expressions
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.
Related words & forms
The past and past participle are put, not putted. Before -ing, double the t: putting.