Hyphenation of put
How to hyphenate put
Because it is a word with a single syllable, put is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 3
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 3
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of put
put is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA right to sell something at a predetermined price.
- nounA contract to sell a security at a set price on or before a certain date.
Example: He bought a January '08 put for Procter and Gamble at 80 to hedge his bet.
- nounThe act of putting; an action; a movement; a thrust; a push.
Example: the put of a ball
- nounAn old card game.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo place something somewhere.
Example: She put her books on the table.
- verbTo bring or set into a certain relation, state or condition.
Example: He is putting all his energy into this one task.
- verbTo exercise a put option.
Example: He got out of his Procter and Gamble bet by putting his shares at 80.
- verbTo express something in a certain manner.
Example: When you put it that way, I guess I can see your point.
- verbTo throw a heavy iron ball, as a sport. (See shot put. Do not confuse with putt.)
- verbTo steer; to direct one's course; to go.
- verbTo play a card or a hand in the game called put.
- verbTo attach or attribute; to assign.
Example: to put a wrong construction on an act or expression
- verbTo lay down; to give up; to surrender.
- verbTo set before one for judgment, acceptance, or rejection; to bring to the attention.
Example: to put a question; to put a case
- verbTo incite; to entice; to urge; to constrain; to oblige.
- verbTo convey coal in the mine, as for example from the working to the tramway.
Words nearby put
- pustule
- pustuled
- pustulelike
- pustules
- pustuliform
- pustulose
- pustulous
- puszta
- (put)
- put-and-take
- put-down
- put-off
- put-on
- put-out
- put-put
- put-putter
- put-up
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.
In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.