English dictionary
do
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
noun
- an uproarious party
verb
- behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
verb
- arrange attractively
verb
- create or design, often in a certain way
verb
- give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
verb
- carry out or perform an action
verb
- travel or traverse (a distance)
verb
- carry on or function
verb
- engage in
verb
- get (something) done
verb
- carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
verb
- proceed or get along
verb
- be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
verb
- spend time in prison or in a labor camp
Example sentences
You should act like an adult
Don't behave like a fool
What makes her do this way?
The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
dress my hair for the wedding
Do my room in blue
I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
cause a commotion
make a stir
cause an accident
John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters
the skater executed a triple pirouette
she did a little dance
This car does 150 miles per hour
We did 6 miles on our hike every day
We could do with a little more help around here
make love, not war
make an effort
do research
do nothing
make revolution
I did my job
practice law
How is she doing in her new job?
How are you making out in graduate school?
He's come a long way
A few words would answer
This car suits my purpose well
Will $100 do?
A ‘B’ grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school
Nothing else will serve
He did six years for embezzlement