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putting a dent in the universe

putting a dent in the universe is the present participle and gerund of put a dent in the universe.

Meaning of put a dent in the universe

Verb

put a dent in the universe (third-person singular simple present puts a dent in the universe, present participle putting a dent in the universe, simple past and past participle put a dent in the universe)

  1. To leave a positive mark on many people's lives; to bring about a revolutionary change that benefits mankind.
    • Will the World Class Woman who wants to put a dent in the universe with me please respond by sending a photo and letter?1988 June 20, “Personals”, in New Your Magazine
    Synonyms:
    change the world

Questions about putting a dent in the universe

What is putting a dent in the universe the present participle and gerund of?
Putting a dent in the universe is the present participle and gerund of put a dent in the universe.

Words near putting a dent in the universe in the dictionary

  1. putting a brave face on
  2. putting a bug in someone's ear
  3. putting a cork in it
  4. putting a crimp in
  5. putting a damper on
  6. putting a dent in the universe
  7. putting a foot wrong
  8. putting a gun to someone's head
  9. putting a hat on a hat
  10. putting a hurt on
  11. putting a lid on

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