Putting: meaning, definitions and examples
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putting
[ หpษtษชล ]
action
The act of placing something in a specific location or position.
Synonyms
placing, positioning, setting.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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putting |
General term for the action of moving something to a location without concern for precision or final arrangement.
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placing |
Used when there is a consideration of carefulness or precision in how an item is put in a location.
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setting |
Often used in contexts that imply preparation or establishment of an object, scene, or atmosphere. It can also imply placing items in a particular arrangement.
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positioning |
Refers to arranging something in a specific way or orientation, often with strategic thought involved.
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Examples of usage
- She was putting the book back on the shelf.
- He was putting his shoes on before going out.
Translations
Translations of the word "putting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น colocando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช setzen
- stellen
- legen
๐ฎ๐ฉ meletakkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะปะฐััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ kลadzenie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฝฎใใใจ (ใใใใจ)
๐ซ๐ท mettre
๐ช๐ธ poniendo
๐น๐ท koyma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุถุน
๐จ๐ฟ kladenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ kladenie
๐จ๐ณ ๆพ็ฝฎ (fร ngzhรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ polaganje
๐ฎ๐ธ setja
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะนัะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qoymaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ poniendo
Etymology
The word 'putting' originates from the Old English word 'putian', meaning to thrust or push. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to the act of placing something in a specific location or position. The verb 'put' has been used in the English language for centuries, with 'putting' being a common form derived from it.