Put it to/in

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1. I will put it to another account.2. I will put it in another account. When do you use “put it to” or “put it in”?

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

talab12341. ~~I will put it to another account.~~
2. I will put it in another account.

put it in

talab1234When do you use “put it to” or “put it in”?

There is no simple answer to your question. You have to learn expressions with these words just as you learn any other vocabulary items. Most of the time you choose 'to' or 'in' depending on the following word.

put it ________

in the bag
in the bin
in a bucket
in the oven
in the freezer
in the waste basket
in a salad
in a soup
in the curry
in the bank
in a letter
in a book
in your mouth
in your hand
in your pocket
in your wallet
in your purse
in the window

in perspective
in writing
in context
in place
in gear
in reverse
in those terms
in terms of ____

to a vote
to him, to her, to you
to the members of the club/committee
to the panel

to his head, to her head
to your lips

to bed
to use
to good use
to the test
to the side

to work

CJ

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