Put

Definition

The term "put" describes the act of placing something in a specific position, situation, or state.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /pʊt/
• Respelling: put

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /pʊt/
• Respelling: put

Etymology

The word "put" originates from Old English "putian," meaning "to push or thrust." It is related to the Old Norse "potta" and Middle Dutch "putten." The term has been used in its modern sense since the 13th century.

Derivatives

• Output (noun/verb)
• Input (noun/verb)
• Putative (adjective)
• Putting (noun/verb)
• Reputational (adjective)

Synonyms

• Place
• Position
• Set

Antonyms

• Remove
• Take
• Displace

Usage

The term "put" is versatile and widely used in everyday conversation and written English. For example, "He put the book on the table," or "You need to put more effort into your studies."

Related Terms

• Place: To set something in a particular position.
• Position: To arrange or adjust an object.
• Insert: To put something inside or into another object.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To move or place something in a specific position:
  • Example: "She put the groceries on the counter."
• To assign or set something in a particular state or condition:
  • Example: "He put the computer into sleep mode."
• To express or state something in a particular way:
  • Example: "Let me put it in simple terms for you."

Noun

• A financial term referring to an option to sell assets at a specified price:
  • Example: "He purchased a put option to hedge against price drops."