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do

Part of Speech

Verb, Noun, Auxiliary Verb

Pronunciation

/duː/, /də/, /dʊ/

Definitions

  • 1. (Verb) Perform an action or task.
  • 2. (Auxiliary Verb) Used to form questions and negatives.
  • 3. (Noun) A party or social event.

Usage Examples

  • "I will do the dishes later."
  • "Do you like coffee?"
  • "We attended a charity do last night."

Etymology

Originates from Old English *dōn*, related to Old High German *tuon* and Latin *facere* (to make or do).

Synonyms

  • Perform
  • Execute
  • Achieve
  • Conduct
  • Carry out

Antonyms

  • Neglect
  • Fail
  • Avoid
  • Omit

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish hacer /aˈθeɾ/
French faire /fɛʁ/
German tun /tuːn/
Hindi करना /karˈnaː/
Russian делать /ˈdʲelətʲ/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /duː/
  • American English: /duː/, /də/
  • Australian English: /dʊ/

Historical Usage

Used since Old English times, with consistent meaning related to action or performance.

Cultural Nuances

In British English, "do" can refer to a social event, while in American English, it is primarily used as a verb.

More Information

"Do" is a highly versatile word in English, serving as a primary verb, auxiliary verb, and noun depending on context. It plays a critical role in forming questions and negations in modern English grammar.

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