did Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb engage in
do; make.
- make love, not war
- make an effort
- do research
- do nothing
- make revolution
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verb carry out or perform an action
perform; do; execute.
- John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters
- the skater executed a triple pirouette
- she did a little dance
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verb get (something) done
perform; do.
- I did my job
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verb proceed or get along
fare; do; make out; come; get along.
- How is she doing in her new job?
- How are you making out in graduate school?
- He's come a long way
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verb give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
do; make; cause.
- cause a commotion
- make a stir
- cause an accident
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verb carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
practise; practice; exercise; do.
- practice law
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verb be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
answer; do; suffice; serve.
- 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
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verb create or design, often in a certain way
do; make.
- Do my room in blue
- I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
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verb behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
do; behave; act.
- 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
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verb spend time in prison or in a labor camp
do; serve.
- He did six years for embezzlement
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verb carry on or function
do; manage.
- We could do with a little more help around here
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verb arrange attractively
do; set; coiffe; coif; coiffure; dress; arrange.
- dress my hair for the wedding
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verb travel or traverse (a distance)
do.
- This car does 150 miles per hour
- We did 6 miles on our hike every day
WordNet
Did imperfect
Definitions
of Do .