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- pronunciation:
- du
- parts of speech:
- verb, auxiliary verb
- phrases:
- do away with
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
does, doing, did, done |
| definition 1: |
to engage in (some activity); busy oneself with.
What are the kids doing down in the basement?Let's do something fun this weekend. |
| definition 2: |
to carry out; perform.
The clown did jumping jacks.I have already done my homework.- synonyms:
- accomplish, carry out, complete, execute, fulfill, perform
- similar words:
- carry off, commit, finish, succeed, take
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| definition 3: |
to cause or bring about.
He did no harm.- synonyms:
- cause, effect
- similar words:
- create, produce, work
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| definition 4: |
to work at.
Yesterday we did the rugs and today we'll do the windows.It's your turn to do the dishes.- similar words:
- complete, perform, practice, prepare, take care of
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| definition 5: |
to form or shape.
Who did this beautiful sculpture?- synonyms:
- fashion, make, produce
- similar words:
- compose, create, originate
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| definition 6: |
to behave or act.
Mae does exactly as she pleases.- synonyms:
- behave
- similar words:
- act, perform
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| definition 7: |
to get along.
He is doing well at school.- synonyms:
- fare, get along
- similar words:
- succeed
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| definition 8: |
to attempt or carry out in order to solve a problem or achieve a particular goal.
The doctors are doing everything they can for this patient.What do you want me to do with these boxes?- similar words:
- attempt, carry out, try, undertake, venture
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| definition 9: |
to be good enough or large enough.
Will this shirt do, or should I put on something nicer?I really wanted a large size soda, but I guess this will do.- similar words:
- serve
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| related words: |
execute, run |
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| phrase: |
do away with |
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| part of speech: |
auxiliary verb |
| definition 1: |
used to stress the main verb.
I did knock first. |
| definition 2: |
used to introduce a question or make a negative statement with "not."
Do you want to go to the movies?They do not live there anymore. |
| definition 3: |
used to avoid repeating a main verb.
I know him, and I'm sure you do too. |
The words do1, dew, and due sound alike in American English but have different meanings.
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