She put the book back on the shelf.

Meaning: This means to place something in its previous position on a flat surface.

Choice of Words: Put means to place or set something in a particular place. Book is a written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side. Back means to a previous position or condition. Shelf is a flat surface on which objects can be placed. When you put them together, "Put the book back on the shelf" means to place the book in its previous position on the flat surface.

Alternative Expressions

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