A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and an adverb or preposition, for example ‘look up’ or ‘look after’, which together have a particular meaning which is different from the verb alone.
Here are the definitions and examples for each of the phrasal verbs listed:
1. Put away
– Definition: To place something in its appropriate location; to save money.
– Example 1: “She put away the groceries in the pantry.”
– Example 2: “He puts away a portion of his salary every month for savings.”
2. Put back
– Definition: To return something to its original place.
– Example: “After reading the book, she put it back on the shelf.”
3. Put by
– Definition: To save money for future use.
– Example: “They have put by some money for their children’s education.”
4. Put down
– Definition: To place something on a surface; to criticize or belittle someone; to euthanize an animal.
– Example 1: “She put down her bag on the table.”
– Example 2: “He felt hurt when his boss put him down in front of his colleagues.”
– Example 3: “They had to put down their old dog because it was very sick.”
5. Put in
– Definition: To install or insert something; to contribute effort or time.
– Example 1: “They put in a new dishwasher in the kitchen.”
– Example 2: “She put in a lot of hours to complete the project on time.”
6. Put off
– Definition: To delay or postpone something; to cause someone to lose interest or enthusiasm.
– Example 1: “They decided to put off their vacation until next year.”
– Example 2: “The unpleasant smell put her off her food.”
7. Put on
– Definition: To dress oneself in clothing; to gain weight; to stage or perform something.
– Example 1: “He put on his coat before leaving the house.”
– Example 2: “She has put on some weight recently.”
– Example 3: “The school is putting on a play next month.”
8. Put through
– Definition: To connect someone by phone; to make someone experience something difficult.
– Example 1: “Can you put me through to the manager, please?”
– Example 2: “She was put through a lot of stress during the project.”
These definitions and examples illustrate the various uses and meanings of each phrasal verb.
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