Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

put back

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.51 in modern English

Syllables
put back
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To return something to its original place.

Transitive verb

verb

To turn back; to return.

Intransitive verb

verb

To postpone an arranged event or appointment.

Transitive verb

verb

To drink fast; to knock down alcohol.

Transitive verb

verb

To change the time in a time zone to an earlier time.

Transitive verb

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What does put back mean?
To return something to its original place.

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