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Putting - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Putting is the act of placing or positioning something in a specific location. It is also the present participle of put, used to describe ongoing actions, such as She is putting the books away.

putting

/ˈpʊtɪŋ/ /ˈpʊtɪŋ/

Definition:

Placing or positioning something in a particular location or state.

Synonyms:

placing, positioning, setting, laying, depositing

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

removing, taking away

Common Collocations:

putting on, putting away, putting down, putting up with

Derivatives:

putter, put-upon

Usage Tips:

Use "putting" (with two 't's) only in golf; otherwise, use "putting" (one 't') for general placement actions.

Common Phrases:

putting on airs, putting two and two together, putting your foot down

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "putian," meaning to thrust or push; later evolved to mean placing something.

Examples:

  • 1. She is putting the books on the shelf carefully.
  • 2. He enjoys putting golf balls on the green during practice.
  • 3. They are putting up decorations for the party tonight.
  • 4. Stop putting off your homework until the last minute!

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