GoodExample.is GoodExample

'put down' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'put down' with 7 example sentences.


put down verb

: cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place

: put in a horizontal position

: cause to come to the ground

: reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

: remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

: put (an animal) to death

: put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.

: make a record of; set down in permanent form


  • They put down the boxes they were holding.
  • We had to put down the dog.
  • She put down her glass of wine.
  • She put down her thoughts on paper.
  • Will you put down that paper and listen to me?
  • I put down his address on paper.
  • Don't put down his suggestions.
  • Words related to 'put down'


    Words near 'put down' in the dictionary