English Explanatory Dictionary

put by

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To store, or place in reserve; to save (money, etc.) for later use.
  2. To remove (something) from the present context and into its proper place; (figurative) to reject or disregard.
  3. To perform an action without attracting the attention of.
  4. Of a ship: to be run aground intentionally to avoid a collision

Word forms

put by puts by putting by

Etymology

From put + by.

Synonyms

put away set aside put aside lay aside lay by lay up accumulate save sneak past get past
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