put by
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle by
Meanings
Set aside money or supplies for future use
British. Americans usually say put aside or set aside.
Why “by”? Move it just to one side, out of the main flow, to keep for later.
“At the shopping centre cafe, Leo said he had put by enough money for Maya's birthday gift.”
“She puts a little by each month.”
“Omar put by cans of food for winter.”
Don't confuse with
Put by means set aside money or supplies for future use. Put behind means treat a difficult experience as no longer relevant.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
put behind
A contrast learners often mix up
Treat a difficult experience as no longer relevant
lay by
Same by pattern: reserve
Store something for use at a later time
put across
Same base verb: put
Communicate clearly
put aside
Same base verb: put
Save for a specific purpose; Ignore or set a feeling aside
put away
Same base verb: put
Return something to its proper place; Save money for later; Send someone to prison or a mental hospital
put back
Same base verb: put
Return something to where it was; Delay or postpone
put down
Same base verb: put
Place on a surface; Insult or belittle someone; Euthanize an animal; Commit to writing
put forth
Same base verb: put
Present an idea, argument, or proposal; Make or use an effort
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