Do
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /də/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Do is a verb meaning (auxiliary) A syntactic marker.
Meaning
(auxiliary) A syntactic marker.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To perform; to execute.
- (transitive, obsolete) To cause or make (someone) (do something).
- (ambitransitive) To suffice.
- (intransitive) To be reasonable or acceptable.
- (ditransitive) To have (as an effect).
- (intransitive) To fare, perform (well or poorly).
- (transitive, chiefly in questions) To have as one's job.
Example Sentences
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.
Emongſt the reſt a wicked maladie / Raign’d emongſt men, that manie did to die,[…]
Synonyms for do
Depending on context, synonyms include accomplish, carry out, functionate, cook, serve, imitate.
Antonyms for do
Common opposites include don't, undo, unmake.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cause, practice, practise, answer, arrange, behave.
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Sources & Attribution
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