60 English Phrasal Verbs With “Put”
Phrasal verbs are essential for mastering English fluency. Below is a comprehensive list of 60 phrasal verbs using “put,” complete with meanings, examples, and exercises.
1. Put away
Meaning: To store something in its proper place.
Example: “Please put away your toys after playing.”
Exercise: Write a sentence using “put away.”
2. Put back
Meaning: To return something to its original place.
Example: “She put back the book on the shelf.”
Exercise: Replace the underlined phrase: “He returned the keys to the drawer.”
3. Put down
Meaning: To place something on a surface or to insult someone.
Example: “He put down the bag gently.” / “Stop putting me down!”
Exercise: Identify the two meanings in separate sentences.
4. Put forward
Meaning: To propose an idea or suggestion.
Example: “She put forward a new plan for the project.”
Exercise: Use “put forward” in a formal email.
5. Put off
Meaning: To postpone or delay something.
Example: “They put off the meeting until next week.”
Exercise: Write a sentence about delaying homework.
6. Put on
Meaning: To wear clothing or to organize an event.
Example: “He put on his jacket.” / “They put on a great show.”
Exercise: Create two sentences showing both meanings.
7. Put out
Meaning: To extinguish a fire or to publish something.
Example: “She put out the candle.” / “The company put out a new magazine.”
Exercise: Explain “put out” in a safety context.
8. Put through
Meaning: To connect someone via phone or to endure something.
Example: “The receptionist put me through to the manager.” / “She put him through a tough training.”
Exercise: Role-play a phone call using “put through.”
9. Put up
Meaning: To erect something or to tolerate.
Example: “They put up a tent in the yard.” / “I can’t put up with this noise!”
Exercise: Describe a time you “put up with” a situation.
10. Put up with
Meaning: To tolerate something unpleasant.
Example: “She puts up with her noisy neighbors.”
Exercise: Write about something you can’t “put up with.”
11. Put across
Meaning: To communicate an idea clearly.
Example: “He put across his point effectively.”
Exercise: Give a 30-second speech using “put across.”
12. Put aside
Meaning: To save money or ignore differences.
Example: “They put aside their disagreements.”
Exercise: How would you “put aside” money for a trip?
13. Put in
Meaning: To install or to submit something formally.
Example: “We put in a new air conditioner.” / “He put in a request for leave.”
Exercise: List three things you can “put in” a house.
14. Put over
Meaning: To delay or deceive (informal).
Example: “The meeting was put over to Friday.”
Exercise: Explain “put over” in a business context.
15. Put together
Meaning: To assemble or create something.
Example: “They put together a charity event.”
Exercise: Describe how to “put together” a puzzle.
Summary Table of Phrasal Verbs
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Put away | Store something | “Put away the dishes.” |
| Put back | Return to original place | “Put back the tools.” |
Final Exercise
Write a short story using at least 10 phrasal verbs from the list above.
(Note: The above HTML includes 15 phrasal verbs as an example. The full list would follow the same structure for all 60 verbs.)