does
Translation
(third-person singular of 'do')
Examples
She does her homework every day.
She does her homework every day.
Does he like coffee?
Does he like coffee?
It doesn't work.
It doesn't work.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) does ((sth.)) to perform an action She does her work well.
Does ((sb.)) ((verb))? used to form a question Does he play football?
((sb.)) does not ((verb)) used to form a negative He does not like spinach.
Similar Words
Synonyms (as main verb): performs, completes, carries out
Etymology
From Old English 'dōn'. This is the third-person singular present tense form.
Memory Tips
Remember the '-es' ending for he, she, and it in the simple present tense.