Put on
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To gain weight
Example sentence
I put on 5 pounds over the holidays.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
put on weight
put on a few pounds
put on muscle
put on some kilos
put on the holiday weight
Separable usage
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He put on weight. ✅ (Correct)
He put weight on. ✅ (Correct)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To apply something (makeup, lotion, etc.)
Example sentence
He put on sunscreen on the beach.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
put on makeup
put on lotion
put on sunscreen
put on perfume
put on lip balm
Separable usage
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She put on some lotion. ✅ (Correct)
She put some lotion on. ✅ (Correct)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To start music, TV, or organize a show/event
Example sentence
Can I put on some music?
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
put on some music
put on the TV
put on a show
put on a play
put on the radio
Separable usage
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Can you put on some music? ✅ (Correct)
Can you put some music on? ✅ (Correct)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To place an item of clothing or an accessory onto your body
Example sentence
She put on her coat before leaving.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
put on a jacket
put on your shoes
put on a dress
put on a hat
put on your uniform
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She put on her jacket. ✅ (Correct)
She put her jacket on. ✅ (Correct)