Words 1–4

Say each word after your teacher

put off

move something to a later time /pʊt ɒf/

They put off the match until next week because of the snow.

put up with

accept something annoying without complaining /pʊt ˈʌp wɪð/

I can't put up with this noise any longer!

put on

start wearing clothes /pʊt ɒn/

Put on your coat — it's freezing outside.

put away

put something back in its place /pʊt əˈweɪ/

Please put away your toys before dinner.

Words 5–8

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put out

stop a fire burning /pʊt aʊt/

The firefighters put out the fire in ten minutes.

put up

build a tent or hang something on a wall /pʊt ʌp/

It took us an hour to put up the tent.

set off

start a journey /set ɒf/

We set off at dawn to avoid the traffic.

set up

start a club, business or organisation /set ʌp/

She set up a chess club at her school.

Say each word after your teacher

set back

delay progress /set bæk/

The injury set back his training by two months.

set aside

keep money or time for a special purpose /set əˈsaɪd/

I set aside some money every month for a new bike.

Answer out loud — full sentences

What do you always put off doing?

What noise or habit can't you put up with?

If you set up a club, what would it be?

What are you setting money aside for?