do
Translation
to do, to perform, to complete, (auxiliary verb)
Examples
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
I do my homework every day.
I do my homework every day.
Do you like tea?
Do you like tea?
That will do.
That will do.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to perform an action or task. I need to do my laundry.
((auxiliary)) used to form questions and negative statements. Do you speak English?
((intransitive)) to be enough or suitable. This small room will do for now.
((sb.)) ((a favor)) to perform a kind act for someone. Could you do me a favor?
Similar Words
Synonyms: perform, execute, carry out, make
Etymology
From Old English 'dōn', from a common Germanic root.
Memory Tips
One of the most basic action words. Think of a 'to-do list' - a list of things to 'do'.