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do / DO > 16 senses
NOUN1do, bash, brawlAn uproarious party
2do, doh, utThe syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
3DO, Doctor of OsteopathyDoctor's degree in osteopathy
VERB1do, makeEngage in
2do, perform, executeCarry out or perform an action
3do, performGet (something) done
4do, fare, make out, come, get alongProceed or get along
5do, cause, makeGive rise to
6do, practice, practise, exerciseCarry out or practice
7do, suffice, answer, serveBe sufficient
8do, makeCreate or design, often in a certain way
9do, act, behaveBehave in a certain manner
10do, serveSpend time in prison or in a labor camp
11do, manageCarry on or manage
12do, dress, arrange, set, coif, coiffe, coiffureArrange attractively
13doTravel or traverse (a distance)
do / DO > pronunciation
Soundsduw'
Rhymesadieu, ado, Depardieu, and 19 more rhymes in duw at the HyperDic website...
do > noun 1, event
MeaningAn uproarious party.
Synonymsbash, brawl
Broaderparty
do > noun 2, communication
MeaningThe syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization.
Synonymsdoh, ut
Broadersolfa syllable
DO > noun 3, communication
MeaningDoctor's degree in osteopathy.
SynonymsDoctor of Osteopathy
Broaderdoctor's degree, doctorate
do > verb 1, social
MeaningEngage in.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"do research"; "do nothing"
Synonymsmake
Narroweroverdo, exaggerate
Similar tomake
do > verb 2, creation
MeaningCarry out or perform an action.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsperform, execute
Entailed bycast
Narrowerclick off; sight-read; carry; pipe up; declaim, recite; serenade; cut corners; stunt; cut; blaze away; scamp; churn out; premier, premiere; star; appear; rehearse, practise, practice; improvise, improvize, ad-lib, extemporize, extemporise; interpret, render; conduct, lead, direct; make
Nounsdoer
do > verb 3, social
MeaningGet (something) done.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymsperform
Narroweroverachieve; turn; underachieve, underperform; misdo; go all out, give one's best, do one's best; ply
Broadercarry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfil
Nounsdoer
do > verb 4, stative
MeaningProceed or get along.
PatternSomething ----s Adjective/Noun; Somebody ----s Adjective
Examples"How is she doing in her new job?"
Synonymsfare, make out, come, get along
Broaderproceed, go
do > verb 5, creation
MeaningGive rise to. Cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymscause, make
Narrowerdetermine, shape, mold, influence, regulate; initiate, pioneer; effect, effectuate, bring about, set up; make; occasion; provoke, evoke, call forth, kick up; engender, breed, spawn; motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite; impel, force; facilitate
Broadermake, create
do > verb 6, social
MeaningCarry out or practice. As of jobs and professions.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymspractice, practise, exercise
Entailswork, do work
Narrowershamanize, shamanise
do > verb 7, stative
MeaningBe sufficient. Be adequate, either in quality or quantity.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"
Synonymssuffice, answer, serve
Narrowertide over, bridge over, keep going; go a long way; serve, function; qualify, measure up; go around
Broadersatisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to
do > verb 8, creation
MeaningCreate or design, often in a certain way.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
ModelDid he do his major works over a short period of time?
Examples"Do my room in blue"
Synonymsmake
Broadercreate, make
Contraryunmake, undo
do > verb 9, body
MeaningBehave in a certain manner. Show a certain behavior. Conduct or comport oneself.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s Adjective
Examples"Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
Synonymsact, behave
Narroweract involuntarily, act reflexively; fall over backwards, bend over backwards; presume; vulgarize, vulgarise; optimize, optimise; quack; menace; make; swagger, bluster, swash; freeze; wanton; romanticize; sentimentalise, sentimentalize, sentimentize, sentimentise; bungle; play, toy; act, play, act as; stooge; joke, jest; piffle; make; make as if; break down, lose it, snap; dally, dawdle; backslap; hugger mugger; sauce; footle; frivol, trifle; swell, puff up; follow; relax, loosen up; ramp, rage, storm
Similar toact, play, act as; dissemble, pretend, act
do > verb 10, stative
MeaningSpend time in prison or in a labor camp.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymsserve
Narroweradmit
Broaderspend, pass
do > verb 11, social
MeaningCarry on or manage.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP; Somebody ----s PP
Examples"We could do with a little more help around here"
Synonymsmanage
do > verb 12, body
MeaningArrange attractively.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThey do their hair
Synonymsdress, arrange, set, coif, coiffe, coiffure
Narrowerbob; wave
Broadergroom, neaten
Similar todress, groom, curry
do > verb 13, motion
MeaningTravel or traverse (a distance).
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"This car does 150 miles per hour"
Broadertravel, go, move, locomote

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