doing
Translation
act, action, deed, effort
Examples
Finishing this project will take some doing.
Finishing this project will take some doing.
The doing of a task is often the hardest part.
The doing of a task is often the hardest part.
Grammar Patterns
((take some ~)) to require effort Finishing this project will take some doing.
((the ~ of sth.)) the act of performing something The doing of a task is often the hardest part.
Similar Words
Synonyms: action, act, effort; Antonyms: inaction, idleness
Etymology
From the verb 'to do' plus the '-ing' suffix, which forms a gerund (a noun).
Memory Tips
Think of 'doing' as the noun form of the action 'to do'. It refers to the act itself.