A1 — Beginnerverb
mettere
to put, to place, to set
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
posarecollocaresistemaredisporreinserire
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
togliererimuovereprenderespostarelevare
Usage note
'Mettere' is very versatile: to put on clothes ('mettere il cappotto'), to take time ('ci mette un'ora'), to add ('metti il sale'). 'Mettersi a' = to start doing something.
Example
"Metti le scarpe vicino alla porta quando entri in casa."
"Put your shoes near the door when you come in."
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