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put back

verb

Meaning

  1. To return something to its original place.
  2. To turn back; to return.
  3. To postpone an arranged event or appointment.
  4. To drink fast; to knock down alcohol.
  5. To change the time in a time zone to an earlier time.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

replace(English)set back(English)knock back(English)return(English)give back(English)send back(English)restore(English)come back(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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