do

UK: duː | US: duː

Definition

  1. v. to perform or execute an action

  2. v. (auxiliary) used to form questions or negatives in English

  3. v. to suffice or be suitable (e.g., "That will do.")

Structure

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Etymology

The word "do" originates from Old English dōn, derived from Proto-Germanic dōną, meaning "to put, place, or act." It is one of the most fundamental and versatile verbs in English, retaining its core sense of action while also evolving into an auxiliary verb for grammatical constructions. Its simplicity and high frequency have preserved its form largely unchanged over centuries.

Examples

  1. What do you want to eat for dinner?

  2. She does her homework every evening.

  3. Do not touch the hot stove.

  4. This color will do for the living room.

  5. How do you solve this problem?