do (Meaning)
do (n)
an uproarious party
the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
doctor's degree in osteopathy
do (v)
engage in
carry out or perform an action
get (something) done
proceed or get along
give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
create or design, often in a certain way
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
spend time in prison or in a labor camp
carry on or function
arrange attractively
travel or traverse (a distance)
do (n.)
A syllable attached to the first tone of the major diatonic scale for the purpose of solmization, or solfeggio. It is the first of the seven syllables used by the Italians as manes of musical tones, and replaced, for the sake of euphony, the syllable Ut, applied to the note C. In England and America the same syllables are used by mane as a scale pattern, while the tones in respect to absolute pitch are named from the first seven letters of the alphabet.
Deed; act; fear.
Ado; bustle; stir; to do.
A cheat; a swindle.
Lady; mistress; madam; -- a title of respect used in Spain, prefixed to the Christian name of a lady.
do (v. t. / auxiliary)
To place; to put.
To cause; to make; -- with an infinitive.
To bring about; to produce, as an effect or result; to effect; to achieve.
To perform, as an action; to execute; to transact to carry out in action; as, to do a good or a bad act; do our duty; to do what I can.
To bring to an end by action; to perform completely; to finish; to accomplish; -- a sense conveyed by the construction, which is that of the past participle done.
To make ready for an object, purpose, or use, as food by cooking; to cook completely or sufficiently; as, the meat is done on one side only.
To put or bring into a form, state, or condition, especially in the phrases, to do death, to put to death; to slay; to do away (often do away with), to put away; to remove; to do on, to put on; to don; to do off, to take off, as dress; to doff; to do into, to put into the form of; to translate or transform into, as a text.
To cheat; to gull; to overreach.
To see or inspect; to explore; as, to do all the points of interest.
To cash or to advance money for, as a bill or note.
do (v. i.)
To act or behave in any manner; to conduct one's self.
To fare; to be, as regards health; as, they asked him how he did; how do you do to-day?
To succeed; to avail; to answer the purpose; to serve; as, if no better plan can be found, he will make this do.
do (v. t.)
To perform work upon, about, for, or at, by way of caring for, looking after, preparing, cleaning, keeping in order, or the like.
To deal with for good and all; to finish up; to undo; to ruin; to do for.
Synonyms & Antonyms of do
do Sentence Examples
- I have a lot of homework to do tonight.
- My job is to do research and write reports.
- The carpenter has to do a good job building the house.
- The teacher asked us to do a project on the history of our town.
- The doctor told me to do some exercise and eat healthy food.
- I have to do the laundry and clean the kitchen before my parents come home.
- The children were told to do their homework before they could go out and play.
- The company needs to do more to reduce its carbon footprint.
- I did my best to help my friend through a difficult time.
- We need to do something to help the people who have been affected by the natural disaster.
FAQs About the word do
an uproarious party, the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization, doctor's degree in osteopathy, engage in, carry out or perfor
serve,suffice, go,fit, befit, suit, satisfy, fit the bill, beseem, work
fail,fail, slight,slight,skimp, skimp
I have a lot of homework to do tonight.
My job is to do research and write reports.
The carpenter has to do a good job building the house.
The teacher asked us to do a project on the history of our town.
