do

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

do

past (v2)

did

past participle (v3)

done

present participle

doing

3rd person singular

does

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

dos

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.A syntactic marker.

   • So who did marry the Princess in the end?
   • They don't think it be like it is, but it do.
   • Do I just call every number on the list each time?

2. 2.To perform; to execute.

   • If you want something done, do it yourself.
   • All you ever do is surf the Internet. What will you do this afternoon?
   • I love doing puzzles, especially crosswords, but lately I've taken to sudokus too.

3. 3.To suffice.

   • "Here," she said, "take your old Bunny! He'll do to sleep with you!" And she dragged the Rabbit out by one ear, and put him into the Boy's arms.

4. 4.To be reasonable or acceptable.

   • At last you spot a tempura stand. Not quite what you had in mind, but it'll do.
   • It simply will not do to have dozens of children running around such a quiet event.

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A party, celebration, social function; usually of moderate size and formality.(informal)

   • We’re having a bit of a do on Saturday to celebrate my birthday.

2. 2.Clipping of hairdo.(informal)

   • I don't like to spend time on my hairstyle, so I usually just wear a do-rag.
   • I like the new do.

3. 3.Something that can or should be done.

   • Don’t forget the dos and don’ts.
   • With the coming of Monday arrived a new life for David, a curious life full of "don'ts" and "dos."

4. 4.A homicide.(slang)

Overall

Very common· #15

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Very common

General reading & writing

Very common

Academic

Rare

Literature

Uncommon

Synonyms

• make