Phrasal verbs are everywhere in English. If you want to sound more natural when you speak, learning them is essential.

In this lesson, we’re going to look at 10 phrasal verbs with “put.” You’ve probably heard some of these before — expressions like put on, put off, or put away — but they don’t always mean what the verb put normally means.

Below, you’ll see the definition, whether the phrasal verb is separable or inseparable, and example sentences to help you understand how it’s used in real situations. Some of these phrasal verbs also have more than one meaning, so we’ll look at the most common ones.

Watch the Phrasal Verbs

In the video below, you’ll see and hear 10 phrasal verbs with “put” used in simple everyday examples. Watch the video first, then continue reading to see the meanings and extra examples for each phrasal verb.

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Phrasal Verb Explanations

For each expression, you’ll see:

• whether the phrasal verb is separable or inseparable
• its most common meanings
• example sentences used in real English

1. Put (Something) Back

Type: Separable

Meaning 1: to return something to its original place.

Examples:

• I put the milk back in the fridge.

• Please put the book back on the shelf.

Meaning 2 (informal): to drink a large amount, especially alcohol.

Examples:

• He can really put some beers back.

• They were putting them back all night at the party.

2. Put (Something) Down

Type: Separable

Meaning 1: to place something on a surface.

Examples:

• I put down the phone.

• She put down her bag on the table.

Meaning 2: to criticize or insult someone.

Examples:

• He kept putting me down in front of everyone.

• Don’t put people down just because they made a mistake.

3. Put (Something) In

Type: Separable

Meaning 1: to place something inside something else.

Examples:

• I put the key in the lock.

• She put the letter in the envelope.

Meaning 2: to invest time, effort, or work into something.

Examples:

• She put in a lot of time preparing for the presentation.

• If you put in the effort, you will improve your English.

4. Put (Something/Someone) Off

Type: Separable

Meaning 1: to delay or postpone something.

Examples:

• I put off washing the dishes.

• They put off the meeting until next week.

Meaning 2: to discourage someone or make someone lose interest.

Examples:

• The high price put a lot of customers off.

• His rude behavior really put me off.

5. Put (Something) On

Type: Separable

Meaning 1: to dress yourself in something.

Examples:

• I put on my shirt.

• She put on a jacket because it was cold.

Meaning 2: to organize or present an event, show, or performance.

Examples:

• The school is putting on a play next month.

• They put on a great concert last night.

6. Put (Something) Out

Type: Separable

Meaning 1: to stop something from burning.

Examples:

• I put out the fire.

• The firefighters quickly put out the flames.

Meaning 2: to publish or produce something.

Examples:

• The company put out a new product this year.

• The band just put out a new album.

7. Put (Something) Together

Type: Separable

Meaning 1: to assemble or build something.

Examples:

• I put the toy together.

• He put together the furniture in the living room.

Meaning 2: to organize or create something using different parts.

Examples:

• She put together a great presentation.

• They put together a plan for the project.

8. Put Up With (Something/Someone)

Type: Inseparable

Meaning: to tolerate something unpleasant.

Examples:

• I put up with my partner’s snoring.

• She refuses to put up with rude customers.

9. Put (Something) Up

Type: Separable

Meaning 1: to place something on a wall or in a high position.

Examples:

• I put up the picture on the wall.

• They put up new curtains in the windows.

10. Put (Something) Away

Type: Separable

Meaning 1: to store something in its proper place.

Examples:

• I put the coffee away.

• Please put your toys away after playing.

Meaning 2: to save money for the future.

Examples:

• She puts away a little money every month.

• They are putting away money for their vacation.

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Let's Put it All Together

Phrasal verbs are a key part of everyday English, and learning them will help you sound more natural when you speak.

In this lesson, you learned 10 phrasal verbs with “put.” Try practicing them by making your own sentences and using them in conversation.

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