do
Translation
do, perform
Examples
I have to do my homework.
I have to do my homework.
Do you speak English?
Do you speak English?
What do you do for a living?
What do you do for a living?
That will do.
That will do.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to perform a task. I need to do the laundry.
((do)) ...? as an auxiliary verb in questions. Do you like coffee?
((do not)) ... as an auxiliary verb in negatives. I do not know the answer.
((for a living)) to ask about a profession. What do you do for a living?
Similar Words
Synonyms: make, perform, complete
Etymology
From Old English 'dōn', meaning 'to act, make'.
Memory Tips
It's the most basic 'action' word. Think of a 'to-do list'.