do

//duː//
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Verb

doInfinitive
doPresent tense
didPast tense
donePast participle
doingPresent participle
doesThird-person singular
1

To perform or carry out an action or activity

I need to do my homework.

2

To work at or be engaged in as a job or profession

What do you do for a living?

3

To complete or finish something

I need to do my homework before dinner.

4

To be sufficient or adequate

Will this amount of money do?

5

To behave or act in a particular way

You did the right thing.

6

To travel at a particular speed

The car was doing 100 miles per hour.

7

To prepare or make something

I'll do dinner tonight.

Synonym

performexecuteaccomplishcarry out

Antonym

undo

Auxiliary verb

1

Used to form questions and negative statements

Do you like coffee?

2

Used for emphasis in affirmative statements

I do like your new haircut.

3

Used to avoid repeating a verb that has just been mentioned

She likes coffee more than I do.

Noun

1

A party or social event

We're having a do at our house this Saturday.

2

A hairdo or hairstyle

I love your new do!

Synonym

partyevent