wear
Put on a jacket, it's cold outside.
put on — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
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gain weight
I put on a bit of weight over the holidays.
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1. wear
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to dress yourself in a piece of clothing
Put on a jacket, it's cold outside.
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to become heavier, especially by gaining a stated amount of weight
I put on a bit of weight over the holidays.
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