part of speech: verb
inflections: does, doing, did, done
definition 1: to carry out; perform.
- The clown did jumping jacks.
- I have already done my homework.
synonyms: accomplish, carry out, complete, execute, fulfill, perform
definition 2: to cause or bring about.
- He did no harm.
synonyms: cause, effect
definition 3: to work at.
- Yesterday we did the rugs and today we’ll do the windows.
definition 4: to form or shape.
- She does sculpture.
synonyms: fashion, make, produce
definition 5: to behave or act.
- Mae does exactly as she pleases.
synonyms: behave
definition 6: to get along.
- He is doing well at school.
synonyms: fare, get along
definition 7: to be good enough.
- Will this shirt do, or should I put on something nicer?
phrase: do away with
part of speech: auxiliary verb
definition 1: used to stress the main verb.
- I did knock first.
definition 2: used to introduce a question.
- Do you want to go to the movies?
definition 3: used to avoid repeating a main verb.
- I know him, and I’m sure you do too.
part of speech: noun
inflections: dos
definition: the syllable that indicates the first or last tone of a musical scale.