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Is "put [something] back" only used in a robot or something that has pieces?

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Rebecca

No, it's not only used for "pieces" of something! "Put [something] back" means to place something in its original place or from where you got it. Ex: Can you put the book back on the shelf? Ex: Tyler put the plant back after watering it. Ex: We need to put the puzzle back together. Ex: Put it back, Henry! We're not buying more snacks.

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