How Do You Spell PUTTING?

Pronunciation: [pˈʊtɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "putting" is spelled with a double "t" because of the vowel sound that comes before it. In IPA phonetic transcription, this sound is represented as /ʌ/. When a short vowel sound like /ʌ/ is followed by a consonant, the rule is to double the consonant. This is why we see double consonants in words like "hopping", "running", and "winning" as well. So remember, if you hear a short vowel sound followed by a consonant, double that consonant for correct spelling!

PUTTING Meaning and Definition

  1. Putting is a verb that involves the action of placing or positioning an object or person in a specific location or situation. It can refer to physically placing an item in a particular spot or arranging it in a desired manner. This action often requires deliberate movement or placement, such as gently setting down an object on a surface or carefully arranging items in a specific order.

    Putting can also be used to describe the act of installing or attaching something, like putting a puzzle piece into its designated slot or putting a key into a lock. This type of putting requires alignment and engagement, ensuring that the item fits securely or functions properly.

    In a metaphorical sense, putting refers to the act of assigning or placing a person or thing in a particular role, position, or category. This could involve appointing someone to a job or assigning someone a specific responsibility.

    Furthermore, putting can describe the act of investing or allocating resources, such as money or effort, towards a specific purpose or goal. For instance, putting money into a savings account or putting effort into studying for an exam.

    Overall, putting encompasses a range of actions involving placement, arrangement, installation, assignment, or investment, making it a versatile verb that signifies purposeful and intentional acts of positioning or allocating.

  2. In Scot., an outdoor sport, which consists in tilting a stone to a distance, the stone being held in the hand somewhat on a level with the head, or above it.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PUTTING

The word "putting" derives from the Old English word "putung" or "puttung", which itself comes from the Old English verb "putian" meaning "to thrust, to push, to place". This verb is further related to the Middle Dutch word "putten" and the Old Norse word "puta", both meaning "to push, to thrust". Over time, the word "putting" evolved to refer to the action of placing or positioning something in a particular location or setting.

Idioms with the word PUTTING

  • pick up what (one) is putting down The idiom "pick up what (one) is putting down" means to understand or comprehend the message, idea, or intention that someone is trying to convey, often implicitly or indirectly. It suggests being able to grasp the underlying meaning or subtext of someone's communication.

Similar spelling words for PUTTING

Plural form of PUTTING is PUTTINGS

Conjugate verb Putting

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

he/she/it put

PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

I put
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PRESENT PERFECT

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