Do Definition
do
- noun
- an uproarious party
- the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
- doctor's degree in osteopathy
- verb
- engage in; "make love, not war"; "make an effort"; "do research"; "do nothing"; "make revolution"
- carry out or perform an action; "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"; "the skater executed a triple pirouette"; "she did a little dance"
- get (something) done; "I did my job"
- proceed or get along; "How is she doing in her new job?"; "How are you making out in graduate school?"; "He's come a long way"
- give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; "cause a commotion"; "make a stir"; "cause an accident"
- carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"
- be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve"
- create or design, often in a certain way; "Do my room in blue"; "I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest"
- behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
- spend time in prison or in a labor camp; "He did six years for embezzlement"
- carry on or function; "We could do with a little more help around here"
- arrange attractively; "dress my hair for the wedding"
- travel or traverse (a distance); "This car does 150 miles per hour"; "We did 6 miles on our hike every day"
"Do" in song lyrics
See how do is used in real songs:
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"what would I do"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"doing what lovers do"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"I'mma do, son, Amadu, Clinton do"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Othorized F.A.M. — Salute
Words that rhyme with do
Usage tips for "do"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "do" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for do to find words that pair well.