English · Common Verbs

puts

/pʊts/

[/pʊts/]

third-person singular of put

Beginnerverb

Definition

Third-person singular present of 'put': he, she, or it places something in a position.

Example

She always puts fresh flowers on the table when guests are coming to visit her home.

She always puts fresh flowers on the table when guests are coming to visit her home.

Etymology

From late Old English 'putian' (to place).

How & Where It’s Used

Used with singular subjects in the present tense.

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