do

verb
UK: /duː/
US: /duː/

  1. To perform an action or task.

    1. I do my homework every day after school.
    2. They do important work helping people in need in their community.

  2. To achieve or complete something.

    1. Can you do this for me please?
    2. He always manages to do well on his exams, no matter how difficult.

  3. To work or be active (often used in general statements).

    1. What do you do for a living?
    2. Many people do volunteer work to support different local charities.

  4. Used as an auxiliary verb to form questions, negative statements, or to add emphasis.

    1. Do you like ice cream?
    2. I do want to go to the party, but I have to finish my project.

Synonyms

event execute hairstyle party perform act
do noun

  1. A social event or party.

    1. It was quite a do.
    2. The company Christmas do is always a highlight of the year for employees.
do noun

  1. A hairstyle.

    1. I like your new do!
    2. She spent hours trying to perfect her wedding day do for the ceremony.
do interjection

  1. Used to inquire about someone's health or well-being.

    1. How do you do?
    2. Upon meeting the queen, he simply bowed and said, "How do you do?"
do intransitive-verb

  1. To be suitable or acceptable.

    1. This pen will do for now.
    2. Will this small amount of sugar do, or do you need a little more?
do transitive-verb

  1. To travel a certain distance or at a certain speed.

    1. We did 60 mph on the highway.
    2. The race car can do over two hundred miles per hour with ease.
do transitive-verb

  1. Perform (a role).

    1. She does Ophelia wonderfully.
    2. Although he does Hamlet well, his talent shines brightest when performing Lear.
do transitive-verb

  1. To prepare; to tidy or clean.

    1. I'm going to do my hair.
    2. Before guests arrive, it's important to do the house and prepare snacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "do" in English means: To perform an action or task., To achieve or complete something., To work or be active (often used in general statements)., Used as an auxiliary verb to form questions, negative statements, or to add emphasis..

The phonetic transcription of "do" is /duː/ in British English and /duː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "do": event, execute, hairstyle, party, perform, act.

Example usage of "do": "I do my homework every day after school.". More examples on the page.