puts
Translation
to put, to place, to set, to express
Examples
He puts the book on the table.
He puts the book on the table.
She puts sugar in her coffee.
She puts sugar in her coffee.
He puts it simply.
He puts it simply.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((somewhere)) to put (sth.) (somewhere) He puts the book on the table.
((sth.)) ((in/into sth.)) to put (sth.) (in/into sth.) She puts sugar in her coffee.
((sth.)) ((in a certain way)) to express (sth.) (in a certain way) He puts it simply.
Similar Words
Synonyms: place, set, lay; Antonyms: remove, take
Etymology
From Old English *pūtian* 'to push, shove'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'put' a pot on a spot.