do
noun
1. an uproarious party
Definition categories: event, party
2. the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
Similar word(s): doh
Definition categories: communication
3. doctor's degree in osteopathy
Definition categories: communication, doctorate
Sentences with do as a noun:
- We’re having a bit of a do on Saturday to celebrate my birthday.
- Nice do!
verb
1. engage in
- do research
- do nothing
Similar word(s): make
Definition categories: social
2. carry out or perform an action
Similar word(s): execute, perform
Definition categories: creation
3. get (something) done
Similar word(s): perform
Definition categories: social, accomplish, action, execute, fulfil, fulfill
4. proceed or get along
- How is she doing in her new job?
Definition categories: stative, go, proceed
5. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
Definition categories: creation, create, make
6. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Similar word(s): exercise, practice, practise
Definition categories: social
7. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
- Will $100 do?
- A `B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school
Similar word(s): answer, serve, suffice
Definition categories: stative, fulfil, fulfill, satisfy
8. create or design, often in a certain way
- Do my room in blue
Similar word(s): make
Definition categories: creation, create, make
9. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
- Don't behave like a fool
- What makes her do this way?
- The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
Definition categories: body
10. spend time in prison or in a labor camp
Similar word(s): serve
Definition categories: stative, pass, spend
11. carry on or function
- We could do with a little more help around here
Similar word(s): manage
Definition categories: social
12. arrange attractively
Similar word(s): arrange, coif, coiffe, coiffure, dress, set
Definition categories: body, groom, neaten
13. travel or traverse (a distance)
- This car does 150 miles per hour
Definition categories: motion, go, locomote, move, travel
Sentences with do as a verb:
- Do you go there often?
- I do not go there often.
- But I do go sometimes.
- I play tennis; she does too.
- all you ever do is surf the Internet;
- it’s not the best broom, but it will have to do;
- It simply will not do to have dozens of children running around such a quiet event.
- Our relationship isn't doing very well;
- What does Bob do? — He's a plumber.
- I'll just do some eggs.
- Let’s do New York also.
- He got done for speeding.
- Teacher'll do you for that!
- the novel has just been done into English;
- Aren't you done yet?
- Do they do haircuts there?
- Could you do me a burger with mayonnaise instead of ketchup?