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do1
- 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 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 2: |
to cause or bring about.
He did no harm.- synonyms:
- cause, effect
- similar words:
- create, produce, work
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| definition 3: |
to work at.
Yesterday we did the rugs and today we'll do the windows.- similar words:
- clean, complete, perform, practice, prepare
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| definition 4: |
to form or shape.
She does sculpture.- synonyms:
- fashion, make, produce
- similar words:
- compose, create, originate
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| definition 5: |
to behave or act.
Mae does exactly as she pleases.- synonyms:
- behave
- similar words:
- act, perform
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| definition 6: |
to get along.
He is doing well at school.- synonyms:
- fare, get along
- similar words:
- succeed
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| definition 7: |
to be good enough.
Will this shirt do, or should I put on something nicer?- similar words:
- serve
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| related words: |
execute, run |
| 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.
Do you want to go to the movies? |
| definition 3: |
used to avoid repeating a main verb.
My brother says whatever I do. |
The words do1, dew, and due sound alike in American English but have different meanings.
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