Question 1

What does "put by" mean?

Accepted Answer

To save money or goods regularly for future use.

Question 2

How do you use "put by" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

My grandfather put by a little each week from his wages and never touched it until retirement.

Question 3

Is "put by" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"put by" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Somewhat old-fashioned and more common in British English. Often used for small, regular savings or food preservation. Less common in everyday modern speech, where 'put aside' or 'save up' are more typical.

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