do
word
/ˈdu/
DOO
/dʉː/
DYOO
Definition
To perform an action, task, or activity. Used for many general purposes including work, study, or making something happen.
Usage & Nuances
Very common verb with many uses. Often followed by nouns or verbs in questions and negatives (do you, don't). Used as an auxiliary verb to form questions and negatives. Avoid confusion with 'make', which often means to create something physical.
Spanish: hacerPortuguese (BR): fazerPortuguese (PT): fazerChinese (Simplified): 做Chinese (Traditional): 做Hindi: करनाArabic: يفعلBengali: করাRussian: делатьJapanese: するVietnamese: làmKorean: 하다Turkish: yapmakUrdu: کرناIndonesian: melakukan - mengerjakan
Example Sentences
I do my homework every day.
basic
She can do many things well.
basic
What do you do for fun?
basic
I didn't do it on purpose, sorry!
natural
Can you do me a favor?
natural
What do you do about that problem?
natural