# puts

Pronunciation: say "PUUTS" /pʊts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of put. — third-person singular simple present indicative of put
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of put. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The coach puts the strongest swimmer in the final leg._
   - _A careful editor puts the most important point in the first paragraph._

## Noun

2. Plural of put. — plural of put
   - Simple: Plural of put. Use it when talking about more than one.
   - _The fund manager purchased several puts as a hedge against the declining index._
   - _Both puts expire at the end of the month._

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