puts

[pʊts]

puts Definition

• 1. to place something somewhere
• 2. to express something in words

Using puts: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He puts the book on the table.

• Example

  She put her keys in her purse.

• Example

  He put his thoughts into words.

• Example

  She put forth her ideas during the meeting.

puts Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for puts

• places
• sets
• states
• lays
• expresses

Antonyms for puts

• removes
• takes
• withdraws

Phrases with puts

• put up with

  to tolerate or endure something unpleasant

  Example

  I can't put up with his constant complaining anymore.

• put on

  to dress oneself in a particular way

  Example

  She put on her coat and left the house.

• put off

  to postpone or delay something

  Example

  The meeting has been put off until next week.

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Summary: puts in Brief

The verb 'puts' [pʊts] means to place something somewhere or to express something in words. It is often used in phrases like 'put up with,' meaning to tolerate, 'put on,' meaning to dress oneself, and 'put off,' meaning to postpone. Examples include 'He puts the book on the table' and 'She put forth her ideas during the meeting.'