Put by
verb
To save something, especially money, for use in the future.
She puts by a small portion of her salary every month for her retirement.
Often appears as...
- put by money
- put by savings
verb
To reserve or set aside something for a specific purpose or time.
I put some chocolate cake by for dessert tonight.
Often appears as...
- put by dessert
- put by clothes
verb
To ignore, or put something aside mentally.
He put by all the criticisms and began to concentrate on his art.
Often appears as...
- put by criticisms
- put by worries
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To save something, especially money, for use in the future.
She puts by a small portion of her salary every month for her retirement.
Often appears as...
- put by money
- put by savings
verb
To reserve or set aside something for a specific purpose or time.
I put some chocolate cake by for dessert tonight.
Often appears as...
- put by dessert
- put by clothes
verb
To ignore, or put something aside mentally.
He put by all the criticisms and began to concentrate on his art.
Often appears as...
- put by criticisms
- put by worries
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Planning
Use 'put by' to talk about regularly saving money for future needs or emergencies.
Every month I put by some money for unexpected expenses.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instant
'Put by' implies a gradual process, not saving something all at once.
She's been putting by a little every week for years.
Pro Tip 3/3Long-term Goals
'Put by' is often used with long-term goals, like education or retirement.
He's putting by money for his children's college fund.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Planning
Use 'put by' to talk about regularly saving money for future needs or emergencies.
Every month I put by some money for unexpected expenses.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instant
'Put by' implies a gradual process, not saving something all at once.
She's been putting by a little every week for years.
Pro Tip 3/3Long-term Goals
'Put by' is often used with long-term goals, like education or retirement.
He's putting by money for his children's college fund.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Planning
Use 'put by' to talk about regularly saving money for future needs or emergencies.
Every month I put by some money for unexpected expenses.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instant
'Put by' implies a gradual process, not saving something all at once.
She's been putting by a little every week for years.
Pro Tip 3/3Long-term Goals
'Put by' is often used with long-term goals, like education or retirement.
He's putting by money for his children's college fund.
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