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put by

The correct spelling is put by.

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verb

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The correct spelling is put by. To preserve (food) by canning, freezing, drying, etc. For example: "Our family has been putting food by for generations."

Usage Examples

Our family has been putting food by for generations.

I have put a few hundred pounds by for a rainy day.

I managed to put that transaction by accounts payable.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To preserve (food) by canning, freezing, drying, etc.
  2. 2.To save (money).
  3. 3.To perform an action without attracting the attention of.
  4. 4.Of a ship: to be run aground intentionally to avoid a collision

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