Pronunciation: /pʊt ɒn/

Definitions of put on

verb to place something on oneself or someone else

Example Sentences

A1 I put on my shoes before going outside.

A2 She put on her favorite dress for the party.

B1 He put on his coat to stay warm in the cold weather.

B2 They put on a fantastic performance at the concert.

C1 The actor put on an incredible portrayal of the character.

C2 The magician put on a mind-blowing show with his illusions.

preposition used to indicate the action of placing something on a surface or body

Example Sentences

A1 I put on my coat before going outside.

A2 She put on her favorite dress for the party.

B1 He put on his glasses to read the fine print.

B2 They put on sunscreen before going to the beach.

C1 The actor put on a convincing performance in the play.

C2 The politician put on a show of unity with the opposing party.

Examples of put on in a Sentence

formal She put on her best dress for the gala event.

informal I'm going to put on my favorite hoodie and relax at home.

slang Let's put on some tunes and have a dance party!

figurative He always puts on a brave face even in tough situations.

Grammatical Forms of put on

past tense

put on

plural

put on

comparative

more put on

superlative

most put on

present tense

put on

future tense

will put on

perfect tense

have put on

continuous tense

putting on

singular

puts on

positive degree

put on

infinitive

to put on

gerund

putting on

participle

putting on

Origin and Evolution of put on

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'put on' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'pon' meaning to place or set.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'put on' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including to wear clothing, to assume a false appearance or attitude, and to perform or present something for others.