Daniel: “Where do you put your book, dear?”
Sarah: “It is on the table, the nearest one.”
Daniel: “thanks, I’ve got it”

When you read or hear this conversation, I am sure that you will easily know what is the meaning of the verb ‘put’ on the sentences. But have you know that the verb ‘put’ will have a different meaning in other sentences or other context? Let me tell you more!


Each sentence below contain the verb ‘put’. The verb has a different meaning in each sentence.

• The children put up their tent in the middle of a field. (=mendirikan)
• They put out the fire and crept into their tent. (=memadamkan)
• I put on my coat and left the house. (=memakai)
• You needn’t go back to London tonight. We can put you up for the night. (we can provide you with a bed) (=memberi penginapan)
• The teacher sent the boy to the headmaster. He could not put up with him any longer. (he could not stand him) (=tidak tahan)
• Take out your note-books. Put down all sentences that are on the blackboard. (write all the sentences…) (=tulis/catat)
• We cannot have the meeting tonight. We shall have to put it off until tomorrow. (we have to postpone it) (=menunda)
• Close your books and put them away. (=simpan)

Well, now you have known the verb ‘put’ in several kinds of sentences. Have a nice learning…!