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puts

Pronunciation: [pʌts]

Word

Learn how to use puts in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) to place something somewhere. When you use 'puts,' you're saying someone is moving something to a specific spot, like putting a book on a table.

Example

She puts her toys away in the box every evening.

Example

He doesn't put his shoes in the right place; they are always left on the floor.

Example

Where does she put her backpack after school?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to cause someone to feel a certain way. When you say someone puts another person in a certain mood, you mean their actions make that person feel happy, sad, or anything else.

Example

His kind words put her in a good mood.

Example

The loud noises put him in a bad mood.

Example

What can we do to put you in a better mood?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to place someone in a specific situation or role. This means to make someone a part of something or to assign them a job.

Example

The teacher puts her students in groups for the project.

Example

He doesn't want to be put in charge of the event.

Example

Who puts together the teams for the game?

How to pronounce puts

Pronunciation: [pʌts]

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